John W. Lepelley, 73

NORTHFIELD — John William Lepelley, 73, of Zion Hill Road, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015, at home surrounded by family, and his loving wife of 43 years, Josephine.

John was born on Jan. 27, 1942, in Somerville, Mass., the son of John C. and Margaret (McPhee) Lepelley. He had been a resident of Northfield for the past 43 years.

John spent his life in antiques, cabinet making, furniture stripping and repair, starting at the age of 9 for Bill "Hoppie" Hopkinson building his knowledge of his life work. John enjoyed spending time at his camp in Holland, Vt. He most of all loved his dog, Lucky, and to his granddaughter, Izzy, he was her special "Pa."

Survivors include his wife, Josephine (Tilton) Lepelley, of Northfield; a son Scott Lepelley , and his wife, Crystal, of Northfield; three daughters, Tammy Guidi, of North Carolina, Lesa Omedeo, and her husband, Doug, of Georgia and Cyndi Eden, of Illinois; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Harold Lepelley, and his wife, Caryl, of California; three sisters, Mildred Jameson, and her husband, Ronnie, of Tilton, Barbara Chretien, and her husband, Chris, of Franklin, and Dottie Prentiss, of Belmont; two sisters-in-law, Mary Eden and her husband, Robert, and Judy Lepelley; and several nephews and nieces.

In addition to his parents John was predeceased by a younger brother, Bradford Lepelley; a younger sister, Vera Prescott; and a brother-in-law, Ray Prentiss.

There are no calling hours or funeral service at John's request.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial donations be made to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main St, Laconia, NH, 03246 or to the charity of one's choice.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.