Theresa G. Fitts, 88

MEREDITH — Theresa G. Fitts, 88, of 19 NH-104, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Golden View Health Care Center in Meredith.

She was born on November 6, 1926 in Laconia, the daughter of the late Cyprien and Emelia (Lavatue) Pelchat. She worked for the State of N.H. at the Laconia State School for 25 years, until her retirement in 1991. Theresa enjoyed reading, visiting with family and friends and loved going for rides, camping and the ocean. She resided in Belmont for 43 years before moving to Forestview Manor in Meredith in 2011.

She is survived by her children; Diana Jacques and her husband, Steven, Sr., of Belmont, Armand P. Fitts and his wife, Sue, of Hill and Merrill Fitts, Jr. and his wife, Brenda, of Belmont; eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Merrill T. Fitts, Sr., her brothers; Robert Pelchat and Gerard Pelchat, her sisters; Doris McCormick and Rita Pelchat and one granddaughter, Crystal Fitts.

There will be no calling hours.

A graveside service will be held in the spring at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Laconia.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia NH 03246.

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