Page 16 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Wednesday, February 13, 2013
OBITUARIES
Alline M. Floyd, 87 TILTON — Alline M. Floyd, 87, died Monday, February 11, 2013 at the Laconia Rehabilitation Genesis Center following a period of failing health. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, May 13, 1925, daughter of Joseph E. Wheeler, M. D. and Alline (Maxville) Wheeler. Mrs. Floyd’s mother, Alline, died shortly after giving birth to Mrs. Floyd. She was later brought up by her stepmother, Jane (Cannell) Wheeler. Alline spent her youth and grew up in Togus, Maine. She later graduated from the University of Missouri and then went on to study for a degree in social work. She married in Washington, D. C. and moved to Concord in 1956. She lived in Warner from 1970 to 1985, moving to Sanbornton where she resided for 15 years. She then moved to Tilton, living there for 6 years before moving to Franklin, living there until her husband’s death. She moved to Concord in 1994. Alline worked as a secretary for many years with the NH Employment Security Office in Concord, NH State House and later with the NH Health and Human Services in Concord. For several years she volunteered as a nursing assistant at the St. Francis Home in
Laconia. She was a member of the Congregational Christian Church, UCC in Sanbornton. Alline was predeceased by a daughter, Cynthia Floyd, her husband, Benjamin G. Floyd who died in 1994 and twin sister Martha W. Smith who died in 2008. Her family includes daughter Karen E. Floyd Shepherd and husband James of Tilton; sons Benjamin A. Floyd and wife Susan of Northfield, Peter M. Floyd of Brighton, MA; grandchildren Frank H. and Elizabeth Alline Shepherd, Benjamin N. and Alexander J. Floyd; half-sister Elizabeth Harrington of Louisiana; nieces and nephews. A calling hour will be held Saturday, February 16th from 1:00 to 2:00 PM with a service following at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, FranklinTilton Road in Tilton. Burial will be later in the spring at Park Cemetery in Tilton. Expressions of Sympathy may be made in Alline’s name to the Franklin VN A and Hospice, 75 Chestnut Street, Franklin, NH 03276. For more information go to www.smartfuneralhome.com
Sandra L. Wyman, 64 MOULTONBOROUGH — Sandra L. Wyman, 64, of 43 Lacano Street Moultonborough, died at Genesis Health Care in Wolfeboro, N.H. on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Mrs. Wyman was born on October 21, 1948 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, the daughter of Barbara (Sprague) and James Lowe. She lived in Merrimack, New Hampshire before moving to her home in Moultonborough twenty-five years ago. Mrs. Wyman was the proud owner for ten years of “Angels in my kitchen” restaurant located in Center Harbor prior to her retiring in 2004. She always very much enjoyed cooking and gardening. Survivors include her husband and best friend for many years, Allen Wyman, of Moultonborough; two daughters, Heidi LaRoche and Holly Sylvester; four grandchildren, Ashley LaRoche, Seth LaRoche, Scott Sylvester and Rachael Sylvester; two great grand-
children, Chase Emery and Olivia Adkins; her mother, Barbara Lowe; two sisters, Arlene White and Donna Perez and three nephews and eight nieces. She was predeceased by her father, James Lowe, and by her three brothers, Gary Lowe, Bobby Lowe and William Lowe. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 1:00PM at Meredith Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 10 E. Holderness Road, Holderness, N.H. 03245. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Meredith Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 10 E. Holderness Road, Holderness, N.H. 03245. 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 goes to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.
Evelyn ‘Lynn’ Grant, 88 CONCORD — Evelyn Mills Collins Grant, 88, wife of Richard Grant, died on February 7, 2013 after enduring, with grace and dignity, many years of ill health. She was blessed to have her family by her side for several days at her residence in Concord, New Hampshire. Evelyn was born on July 21, 1924 in Providence, Rhode Island and was the third daughter of Annie and Frederick Mills and sister of the late Ella Louise Mills. Lynn and Dick spent their summers at Lake Shore Park on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. On this beautiful property they celebrated their “Everything Day”, (July 21) which included their wedding anniversary for the past 33 years and both Lynn and Dick’s birthdays and even their oldest great grandchild’s birthday. Lynn was well known for her yummy baking and cooking, superior dressmaking skills and crafting. Both Lynn and Dick would love to go out for a square dancing night, always in outfits that she created. Lynn loved spending many days on their boat named Bubbles and brought home the daily catch for supper. Countless evenings and rainy days she hosted a lively card game. There would be “good for you” walks with friends, family and little ones. During their retirement the Grants enjoyed wintering in Florida, cruising and traveling
to many vacation spots in North America. For the past several years Lynn and Dick have enjoyed the benefits of residing at Havenwood/Heritage Heights in Concord and being with their new friends. Evelyn is survived by her husband Richard Grant of Concord, NH, her sister Dorothy Carstensen of Providence, Rhode Island and her children Joan and Austin McGuigan of Columbia, Connecticut, Richard and Christine Collins of Ipswich, Massachusetts and Charles Collins of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. She also leaves behind Richard’s family: Catherine Raulick of Gilmanton IW, NH, Sandra Grant and Jimmy Burgess of Gilmanton, NH and Peter Grant of Nashua, NH and their children. Evelyn is survived by grandchildren: Kerry Hoffman, Ryan McGuigan and Erin Parker; Jacqui and Morgan Collins, Julie Hoyt and Brendan and Siobhan Collins and by six great-grandchildren: Theodore, Lindsey, Elena, Cate, Eibhlin and Shane. Lynn was “Nams” to them all. A family memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Arthritis Foundation in her memory. Condolences to: Richard Grant, 33 Christian Ave., Concord, N.H. 03301-6128
Greater Meredith Program hears from economist Dennis Delay
MEREEDITH — The Greater Meredith Program Board of Directors will host its annual meeting on Thursday, February 21 at Church Landing in Meredith. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with a cash bar and hors d’ oeuvres, followed by a brief program from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. The celebration is free and all are welcome to attend, but an RSVP is required by February 14 to gmp@metrocast.net or 279-9015. Dennis Delay, an economist, from the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies will speak on the topic “Tailwinds to Headwinds: Coming Changes in the New Hampshire Economy.” In addition to being an economist at the Center,. Delay is also New Hampshire State Forecast Manager for the New England Economic Partnership, a non-profit association of economists that have monitored and forecast regional economic trends for more than three decades. GMP President Chris Kelly and Design Committee Chairman, Chris Williams will highlight the programs, projects, and accomplishments of 2012 followed by award recognitions for Volunteer of the Year and Board Member of the Year. The meeting will end with a raffle drawing at 7:45 p.m. The Greater Meredith Program is a non-profit community economic development organization seeking to enhance economic vitality, historical and cultural heritage, and town-wide beautification. The GMP Board of Directors is comprised of community leaders and town officials who volunteer their time and expertise to advance the mission of the organization. For more information on GMP, call 279-9015, email GMP@metrocast.net or visit the website at www.greatermeredithprogram.org.
Country legends Willie Nelson, Charlie Daniels Band coming to Meadowbrook in June
GILFORD — Meadowbrook is bringing two legends to one stage when Willie Nelson and the Charlie Daniels Band hit the Meadowbrook stage on Friday, June 14 for a spectacular night of outlaw country. Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 15 at 10 a.m. and range from $31.25-$77. To order, call (603) 293-4700 or log on to www.Meadowbrook.net. As a songwriter and a performer, Willie Nelson played a vital role in post-rock & roll country music. Nelson spent the ‘60s writing songs that became hits for stars like Ray Price, as well as releasing records that earned him a small cult following. He borrowed from a wide variety of styles, including traditional pop, Western swing, jazz, cowboy songs, honky tonk, rock & roll, folk, and the blues, creating a distinctive hybrid. Following the breakthrough success of The Red Headed Stranger, Outlaw Country became a sensation. Willie continued to have hits throughout the 70’s and ‘80s. He had major crossover success in 1982 with a cover of Elvis Presley’s hit “Always on My Mind.” After the release of Across the Borderline, Nelson continued to work steadily, releasing at least one album a year and touring constantly. In 1993, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, but by that time, he had already become a living legend. Nelson’s most recent release, entitled Heroes, debuted in the summer of 2012. From his Dove Award winning gospel albums to his genre-defining Southern rock anthems and his CMA Award-winning country hits, few artists see next page