Marjorie D. deHaven, 94

LACONIA — Marjorie D. (Dietrich) deHaven, 94, of 21 Ledges Drive, died Friday morning, March 18, 2011, at Ledgeview of the Taylor Community, Laconia.

She was born June 6, 1916, in E. Rutherford, NJ, the daughter of the late William K. and Mildred (Blume) Dietrich. Marjorie first came to Laconia in 1941, and has lived here on a full or part time basis ever since, most of the time being spent at her home on the shore of Lake Winnipesaukee. In her later years, she loved spending time in Stuart, FL, during the winter months.

Prior to her retirement, she was employed with American Express at their headquarters in Manhattan, and later worked for the accounting firm of Graff, Bogert and Seco in Oradell, NJ.

She spent several years as a volunteer at the Lakes Region General Hospital and had served as a checklist supervisor for Ward 6 in Laconia. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, needlepoint, dancing and playing cards.

Marjorie was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Frank I. deHaven Jr., who died in 2005, and is survived by sons, Frank I. deHaven III and his wife Betty of Laconia, and Glenn R. deHaven and his wife Janice of Las Vegas, NV; four grandchildren and three step grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; a brother, William K. Diretrich Jr. of Gilford; numerous nieces and nephews.

There are no calling hours, and burial will be private later in the spring in Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NH Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.

The Dewhirst Funeral Home, 1061 Union Ave., Laconia, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.