LACONIA — Gerald "Jerry" Edwin Trefrey, 77, passed away on Oct. 18, 2026, at Concord Hospital.
Gerald was born on Jan. 12, 1949, in North Conway, the son of Gordon Earl Trefrey Sr. and Janet (McGraw) Smith.
Gerald attended Laconia High School. After school he entered the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. He was a proud veteran and was a member of the American Legion Post 1 in Laconia, VFW, and Rod & Gun.
After his military service Gerald was a loyal and dedicated employee of Amatex Corporation for over 45 years.
In his free time, he enjoyed camping, fishing, pool, metal detecting, NASCAR, genealogy, motorcycles, spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren play sports and do the activities they love.
Gerald is survived by his son, Jason Trefrey, and his wife, Lisa Miles-Trefrey; cherished grandchildren Morgan, Logan and Lauren Trefrey; his brother, Gilman Trefrey; sisters-in-law Diane Brown and her husband Robert, and Kathleen Remal and her husband Gary; brother-in-law Michael Jalbert and his wife Pam; many nieces and nephews; along with lifelong family friends Merle and Sandra Styles and Doug and Tracy Neal and families. Along with his parents, he is predeceased by his wife, Cynthia May (Jalbert) Trefrey,; stepfather Robert Smith; brothers Gordon Trefrey Jr. and Guy Trefrey; and his beloved dog Marnie.
His family would like to thank Bella and Erin and the entire staff on 5North at Concord Hospital for their care and compassion in his final days.
Calling hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, in the Carriage House at Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, at the funeral home.
Burial will follow the service at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield Street.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, visit wilkinsonbeane.com.
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