Merle S. Dearborn, 93

Merle S. Dearborn, 93

LACONIA — Merle S. Dearborn, 93, of Weirs Beach, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, at Lakes Region General Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born on Feb. 19, 1922, in Laconia, the son of the late Fred and Leah (Smith) Dearborn.

Merle served in the Navy as a Seabee during World War II, being stationed in Hawaii and Japan.

He worked for several years as a tool and die maker for such companies as Scott & Williams, Franklin Brush and Vernitron. He was an accomplished carpenter and woodworker.

Merle was a member of the Wilkins-Smith American Legion Post 1 in Laconia, as well as the Weirs United Methodist Church.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by two sons, Dennis Dearborn and his wife Virginia, and Roger Dearborn; one daughter, Susan St. Gelais and her husband David; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Veda Dearborn in 1994.

There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in the family plot at Bayside Cemetery, Laconia.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Weirs United Methodist Church, PO Box 5268, Weirs Beach, NH 03246.

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.