Page 26 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, August 8, 2013
OBITUARIES
Frances S. Ellingwood, 91 LACONIA — Frances Susan Ellingwood, age 91, recently of Sanbornton and Laconia, passed away on July 28, 2013. She was the daughter of Luther Dodge Colburn and Alice Maude (Mansfield) Colburn, and was born on June 27, 1922 in New Boston, New Hampshire. She graduated from New Boston High School and the New Hampshire School of Accounting and Finance. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper for W.A. Stackpole, later known as Quinn Freight Lines. She married John Paul Ellingwood on March 25, 1961 in Marlborough, NH. They resided in Manchester, NH. She was an avid genealogist and researched her own family tree as well as her husband’s and many, many other lines for family and friends. She recently published a book entitled “The Descendants of Nathaniel Colburn and Priscilla Clarke of Dedham Massachusetts.” She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, The American Legion Auxiliary, and was very active in the restoration, history and preservation of the “Merci
Box Car” museum in Manchester, NH. She served as a historian, secretary and officer of many of these organizations and loved to attend the conventions and meetings with her husband. She also served as the treasurer of Baby Threads of NH and spent countless hours making quilts and packing layette bags for infants. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Manchester, NH. She was predeceased by her husband, her parents, and an infant brother, David Luther Colburn, her brother Martin “Bud” Mansfield Colburn, her sisters; Hazel Maude Wallace, Margaret Addie Ford, and Dorothy Mary Foley. She is survived by her sister Shirley Asenath Hooker, her three step sons, John P. Ellingwood Jr., James Ellingwood, and Daniel Ellingwood, and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held in New Boston Cemetery. Thibault-Neun Funeral Home, 143 Franklin St., Franklin is assisting with arrangements (www. neunfuneralhomes.com). In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Baby Threads of NH, PO Box 713, Belmont, NH 03220.
Tracy A. MacLeod, 43 LACONIA — Tracy Anne MacLeod, 43, of 1025 Weirs Blvd. Laconia, N.H. died suddenly on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Tracy was born December 27, 1969 in Suitland, Maryland. She lived in the Laconia area for the past 26 years after moving with her parents from Lincoln, Massachusetts. She was involved with the Laconia Lakers Special Olympics since 1987. She was known for being a huge Boston Red Sox fan. She enjoyed bowling, swimming, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, wheelchair racing and the shot-put, where she threw balls for distance during the Special Olympics. She loved the holidays and all the dances. Survivors include her parents, George and Elizabeth MacLeod, of Laconia; her brother, Scott MacLeod, of Laconia; grandmother, Mildred MacLeod, of Watertown, Massachusetts; her aunt, Anne “Lovey” Camelio, of Watertown, Massachusetts and her special boyfriend of 9 years, Benjamin Phillips, and cousins Nicky, Catherine and Timothy
Camelio of Watertown, Massachusetts, Karyn Ramshaw and family and Greg, Caitlyn and Ryan of Watertown, Massachusetts. She was predeceased by her grandparents, Frank and Mildred Mariano of Watertown, Massachusetts, her grandfather, George MacLeod, of Watertown, Massachusetts and an aunt, Ethlyn MacLeod, of Watertown, Massachusetts. Calling hours will be on Thursday, August 8, 2013 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. using the Whipple Avenue entrance. A funeral service will follow the calling hours at 3 p.m. also at the Funeral Home. 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.
George A. Rennie, 64 HENNIKER — George Angus Rennie, 64, of Henniker passed away suddenly on Monday, August 5, 2013. He was born in Andover, MA on January 25, 1949. The son of Margaret (Purcell) and Wallace Rennie. In his early years he helped on his parents’ strawberry farm before moving to Mirror Lake, Tuftonboro, NH. He was a graduate of Kingswood Regional High School and Plymouth State University where he was a founding brother of the Lambda Chi fraternity. He was previously employed by Concord Hospital and currently employed at Chesire Medical Center. He was an avid golfer and skier and volunteered his time to many charitable efforts including the McDonough Scholarship. He is currently the president of the Jordan Grand Condo
Association, Sunday River, ME. He is survived by his loving wife Lucinda (Cindy) Rennie; two children Mike Rennie and Meg Rennie; two step children Jessica Williams and Sara Cox; three grandchildren Katelyn Rennie, Alden Williams and Graham Williams. Burial will be private and held in Andover, MA. A celebration of life where friends and family are welcome to attend will be held at Concord Country Club, 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2013. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George’s memory to the charity of one’s choice or to The McDonough Scholarship Foundation, 12 Wayside Drive, Bedford, NH 03310.
Bayswater Book Co. plans ‘Tea and Talk’ on Aug. 13 CENTER HARBOR — Bayswater Book Co. will sponsor a Tea and Talk with author Christina Baker Kline on August 13 at 11 a.m. at Lavinia’s Restaurant. A former editor and professor of writing at Yale, Baker Kline is the author of several novels. Her latest, “Orphan Train,” tells the story of Molly, a foster child who is forced to perform service work for an elderly woman, Vivian, once a young immigrant orphaned in
New York City. Put on a train to the Midwest, Vivian’s life was in the hands of fate and luck. Molly finds that she has the power to help Vivian discover the answers to mysteries that have haunted her for her entire life. Tickets are $30 which includes the book price and tea & treats prepared by Lavinia’s Chef Jeff. Space is limited and time is short. To reserve a ticket or to have a special order of the book ordered and signed call 253-8858.
Emma M. Long, 91
PLYMOUTH — Emma Marie Long, 91, of Old Route 25, died August 4, 2013, at Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, after a brief illness. Born in Plymouth, NH on February 15, 1922, she was the daughter of William and Clytie (Simpson) Towne. Emma grew up in and has been a life-long resident of Plymouth. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School, class of 1940. Emma worked in her early years, sewing baseball for Draper Maynard Corporation, in Plymouth. She was primarily a home maker most all her life and also worked as a bookkeeper for the former Kip and Joe’s Automotive Co. Emma was a member of the Holderness Fire Department Auxiliary, Holderness, NH and was a past Girl Scout leader. Emma was an avid golfer and enjoyed cooking, gardening. Emma was especially proud of her children, grandchildren and her great grandson. Emma was predeceased by her brother, Ernest Town, formerly of Sunapee, NH. Emma is survived by her husband of sixty-five years, Joseph L. Long of Plymouth, daughters, Joan M. Potter and Janet M. Lenentine, both of Holderness, son Michael J. Long of Plymouth, four grandchildren, a great grandson, a niece and three nephews. A graveside service will be held at the Foster Cemetery, Route 25, Wentworth, on Friday at 10 a.m. The Rev. Donald Sweimler will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NH. Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH. 03246. To sign Emma’s Book of Memories, please go, www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com
Default & foreclosure prevention workshop to be held on August 15
LACONIA — The Laconia Area Community Land Trust (LACLT) has helped 150 area residents hold onto their homes, and is now offering the latest in a series of free workshops as the first step for those who may be facing foreclosure or who are in mortgage default. The next workshop is being held on Thursday, August 15 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Woodside Building of the Taylor Community. As a first step in dealing with a foreclosure or default situation, the workshop is free and open to homeowners of all income levels. LACLT respects and maintains confidentiality and privacy. The workshop will allow area residents to explore the options available in avoiding foreclosure,learn about the timelines and the foreclosure process in NH, review necessary forms and receive PowerPoint assistance understanding and completing them, schedule an appointment for free one-on-one counseling and advocacy, and have a have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A period. The workshop is sponsored by Franklin Savings Bank. Light refreshments will be served. Advance registration required. To register or for more information call Debra Drake, Homeownership Director of LACLT at 524-0747 or email ddrake@laclt.org.
from preceding page pin; putting contests and prizes for the longest and shortest drives. There will be a live auction, during the buffet lunch, of autographed sports memorabilia from professional sports figures as well as an autographed framed picture of former President Ronald Reagan. To register to play or to sponsor a hole, cart or meal contact email jerry@thibco.com or call 603-786-9659.
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