Page 14 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Tuesday, February 21, 2012
OBITUARIES
Inez L. Blanchard-Berry, 76 NORTHFIELD — Inez L. (Hill) Blanchard-Berry, 76, longtime resident of Northfield, died Friday, February 17, 2012 at Mountain Ridge Genesis Center in Franklin after a period of failing health. She was born in Franklin, March 24, 1935, daughter of the late Clarence D. and Eleanor (Fenn) Hill. She lived most her life on Oak Hill Road, Northfield, and gave her early years to raising her children. A talented woman, Inez was happiest using those talents for others, crocheting gifts, crafting and sewing for family, friends and neighbors. Yearly she visited nursing homes with hand-picked violets and mayflowers. Later she found pleasure in donating to children with cancer. She loved the Lord, and attended Independent Baptist Churches and the Union Church in Northfield. She had worked for Webster Valve in Franklin once her children were older. She was married to her first husband, Wilfred
“Bud” W. Blanchard for 40 years before being widowed in 1995. She later married Francis S. Berry and became a widow the second time in 2007. Inez loved her family and prayed for them every day. She will be greatly missed by sons, Wilfred W. Blanchard Jr., Campton and Raymond A. Blanchard, Lochmere; daughters, Candy A. Swihart, Buckfield, ME, Koleen L. Smith, Belmont, Sylvia M. Dawalga, Lochmere, Bonnie M. Michaels, Franklin; 16 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; Nieces & Nephews. According to Mrs. Berry’s wishes calling hours will not be held. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road in Tilton, NH.Burial will be in Franklin Cemetery in Franklin, NH. For more information go to www.smartfuneralhome.com
Robert J. ‘Bob’ Morton, 66 MEREDITH — Bob Morton, 66 of Meredith, NH passed away very unexpectedly early Friday morning February 17 at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was a loving husband, father, Papa, and friend. He lived life to the fullest on his terms. He greatly enjoyed the simple pleasures in life: A cigar from Happy Jacks in Laconia, NH, a glass of Sailor Jerry Rum, and a beach chair on the shore with members of his family or a friend. Bob was born in East Boston, MA. He was a graduate of East Boston High School and was a full resident of Meredith, NH for the last twenty-five years. Bob was employed at State Street Bank in Boston MA until his move with his wife to Meredith where he was employed at Hawkensen Equipment in sales where he loved to talk to his customers. In his free time he enjoyed sharpening chains and maintaining lawns. He had a tremendous love for the ocean. He so loved Key West Florida and Wells Beach in Maine. Bob would grab a newspaper eat a Condgon’s donut and sit for hours listening to the sounds of the ocean. Bob perfected the perfect spot hidden
beneath a sand dune dubbed, “Our Sea Grass” were he would find shelter from the wind. He particularly loved the smell of the sea. Each trip was ended at his favorite restaurant, The Steak house. Bob was married to his wife, Elinor “Jean” Morton” for forty-seven years. He left behind countless friends who loved him very much. All who new Bob called him “Papa”. Bob was very generous and loved to help people. He spent his free time assisting friends and family taking them to doctor’s appointments and lending a free hand in any capacity needed. He cherished the time he spent with his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Survivors include his wife Jean Morton of Meredith and their four children: Robert “Bob” Morton Jr. and wife Diane of North Reading, MA; Walter L. Morton of Meredith, NH; Deana Cahoon and husband Donald of Laconia, NH: Justin Morton and wife Melissa of Wolfeboro, NH and his beloved six grandchildren. There will be no viewing hours; but a private family celebration of life will be held on Drakes Island in Wells, Maine this Spring.
Albert ‘Algo’ Goldstein, 83 LACONIA — Albert “Algo” Goldstein, 83, of 765 Union Ave., Laconia, New Hampshire, died at Lakes Regional Hospital on February 7,2012 with his family by his side. Al was born April,6, 1928 in Lynn, Massachusetts, the son of Fanny and Simon Goldstein. Al proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was married to Ruth Goldstein for many years and lived in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada while working at the family business, Scotia Wholesale. Al loved entertaining, food, friends, fishing and business. Al was the life of the party! Al is survived by his daughter, Miriam Goldstein-
Newdale, her husband Eric Newdale of Huntington Station, NY and his son David Goldstein, his wife Elizabeth VanDenKerkhof, their daughter Rachel, 15, and son Martin, 17, of Kingston , Ontario . For those who wish, the family suggests donations be made to the American Lung Association or American Heart Association. 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 .
Sue H. Juneau, 68
MOULTONBOROUGH — Sue Hardee Juneau, 68, of Moultonborough, passed away at her son’s home in Laconia, on Friday, February 17, 2012. Born on August 31, 1944, in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of the late Earnest and Jane (Bennett) Hardee. Sue resided in Meredith for most of her life before moving to Moultonborough where she lived for the past thirteen years. Sue and her husband were the former owners of A.J. Welding and Repair. Sue is predeceased by her beloved husband of thirty five years, Albert L. Juneau.
ter, Lori Cram and husband Raymond “Rip”, of Meredith, and son, Clinton L. Juneau and wife Angela, of Laconia; a cherished granddaughter, Madison Juneau; and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Mayhew Funeral Home (Rtes. 3 and 104), Meredith. Interment will be held in Meredith Village Cemetery, and will be private. Mayhew Funeral Homes & Crematorium, of Meredith and Plymouth are handling the arrangements. www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com
Kevin R. Pepin, 38 BELMONT — Kevin R. Pepin, 38, of 167 Daniel Webster Highway, died at his home on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 after fighting cancer for twenty years. Kevin was born July 24, 1973 in Laconia, the son of Robert and Lucille (Hueber) Pepin. He resided in Belmont with his wife of thirteen years, Katherine (Jones) Pepin, and their pets, Madison, Lopi and Stewie. He was a 1991 graduate of Belmont High School and been employed at the Tilton Outlet. Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Kathy, of Belmont, his mother, Lucille Pepin, of Belmont, two grandfathers, Robert Pepin, Sr. of Berlin, N.H. and Maurice Hueber, of Belmont, N.H.; aunts, uncles, cousins; a brother-in-law, Ben Jones and his wife, Lisa of Alton, NH; a niece, Kelly, and two nephews, Benjamin and Brian, his Godson, Jacob Bancroft of Laconia and his God Parents, Jerry and Lorraine Noel of Belmont. Kevin was predeceased by his father, Robert, in 1995, by a brother, Keith, in 1992; his two grandmothers, Lucille Pepin, Sr. in 2007 and Jeanne Hueber in 1999 and by his mother-in-law, Ruth Jones in 2003. A calling hour will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 241 Province St., Laconia, N.H A memorial service will follow at 2:00PM at the Church. Burial will be at a later date. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Lakes Region General Hospital Oncology Department, 80 Highland Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246. Thank you to Dr. Robert Friedlander, Sherry Cesati and Dr. Ronald Witkin. 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.
Ronald A. Miller, 87
GILFORD — Ronald A. Miller, 87 formerly of Cherry Valley Road died at the Epsom Manor, Epsom Sunday February 20, 2012 and is now in the arms of his loving wife Marilyn L. (Ammidown) Miller who died in 2004. Ron was born January 28, 1925 in Boston, Mass. the son of Frank S. and Jessie (Lewey) Miller and graduated from Boston Latin High School, Boston. He served in the US Marine Corps from 1942-1945. He had three combat landings and received the Purple Heart. He had lived for many years in California and was in industrial sales in California, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He was a member of DAV, American Legion and the VFW. Ron was an avid reader, enjoyed photography and swimming in the lake. He enjoyed driving the car around the lake with his wife and had a sharp wit and enjoyed the Peanuts comic strip. Survivors include Ronald Miller, Jr. of Fla., Earl Miller of Mexico and John Miller of Auburn; a daughter Janice McKellar of Nevada; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces and a sister Barbara. Beside his parents and wife in was predeceased by 2 brothers Thomas Miller and Ernest Miller and 3 sisters Betty, Nancy, and Patricia. Calling hours will be held Wednesday February 22, 2012 from 4-7 PM at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH. Funeral services will be held at the WilkinsonBeane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia Thursday February 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia. The Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services 164 Pleasant Street Laconia is in charge of the arrangements. For more information and to view an on line memorial