Page 14 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, February 21, 2013
OBITUARIES
Louis N. ‘Lou’Adams, 93
CLEARWATER, Florida — Louis Nelson (Lou) Adams, 93, of Clearwater, Fl., survived by his beloved wife Jean Adams of 69 years, passed away February 13,2013. Lou was born in Winthrop, MA. on January 21,1920 to Edward E. and Mary Elizabeth Nelson Adams and was predeceased by his brother Edward E. Adams Jr. Lou attended Winthrop Schools and graduated from Winthrop High School in 1937. In 1941 he graduated from Calvin Coolidge College, now known as the New England School of Law. Upon graduation, he joined a wholesale hardware company in Boston, MA. Lou proudly served in the infantry during WWII in the United States Army. He was honored to be Acting Battalion Sergeant Major and was honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant. Lou married the former Jean R. Scully in May 1943 at St. Peter’s Church In Dorchester, MA. After his discharge, Lou returned to the hardware company and was given sales territories in northern New Hampshire. Lou and Jean moved to Whitefield, NH. Spending almost 13 years there working hard, making numerous friends and enjoying life. In November 1959 Lou left the hardware company to join Servend Food Services in Massachusetts as General Sales Manager and was named Director 1960. In 1961 he was promoted to Vice President and Division Manager The company later became known as The Seilers Corporation. Over the following years, Lou assumed many additional
responsibilities including overseeing several other divisions. Lou was promoted to Sr. Vice President of Administration and Development. His accomplishments within the organization are too numerous to list He gained renowned for his financial judgment over a long and diversified career with Seilers. Lou and Jean maintained their residence in Sudbury, MA. and in 1969, bought a vacation cottage on Pendleton Beach on Lake Winnipesaukee in Laconia, NH. When Lou retired in 1985 not only did he leave the legacy of his business acumen, but he also left his art work that adorned the corporate Headquarters walls. Lou loved photography, boating and enjoyed playing his Casio Keyboard organ. Lou and his loving wife Jean were snowbirds for 30 years before making Clearwater their permanent home in 2009. Lou’s wonderful smile and sense of humor will be missed by many. A Mass in honor of Lou will be held February 22,2013 at St. Brendan Catholic Church, 245 Dory Passage, Clearwater, FL at 10:00 A.M. with a reception to follow in the Msgr. Mulligan Hall at the Church In lieu of flowers, you may wish to make a donation in Lou’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas PL. Memphis, TN. 38105 or New Hampshire Catholic Charities P.O. Box 686 Manchester, NH. 03105 or Wounded Warrior Project c/o Bay Pines VA Medical Center 10000 Bay Pines Blvd. N. St Petersburg, FL. 33708. Arrangements are being handled by Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park & Funeral Home.
Marilyn H. Raymond, 92 BRIDGEWATER — Marilyn Houston Raymond, 92, of Bridgewater, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013 after a period of declining health. Born in Plymouth, NH, on Leap Year February 29, 1920, she was the daughter of George D. and Ellen J. (Doiron) Houston. Marilyn was raised locally attending the Lower Intervale School through 8th grade and graduating from the Plymouth High School in 1938. She attended classes at Plymouth State College focusing on Library Management and Computers. Marilyn worked for White Mountain Mfg. Co, for 18 years and Norman Perry Lamps for 10 years. During Tax season she worked for John Kelly CPA, where she learned to enjoy working with numbers. In 1941 she married her beloved husband Kenneth Raymond, and they eventually moved to Bridgewater in the late 1950s, where they bought a home on River Road. Marilyn was very active in the town of Bridgewater, she organized the Bridgewater Historical Society, and held the position of president for four years; she was a Librarian and Supervisor at the River Rd. Library for more than 30 years, she was a member of the building committee for the new Town Hall and donated the funds for the granite monument on the front lawn. Marilyn also served as a deputy town clerk to Pat Mitchell for many years, as well as serving as a police officer for Chief Raymond for 20 years. Marilyn enjoyed being a member on the planning board 15 years; she was part of the Master Planning
and Zoning Board’s organization. She was elected to the office of the Town Treasurer and served in that position for more than 30 years, even serving during her illness when needed. Marilyn has been an invaluable piece of the backbone of the Town of Bridgewater. She will be dearly missed by her many friends in the town and throughout the surrounding areas. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Kenneth Raymond, in 1990. Marilyn is survived by her nephews, David B. Kelly and wife Pamela, of Hill, NH; Raymond Chapman and wife Cecile, of Enfield, CT, nieces, Marilyn McCarthy, Monson, MA; Carol Knox, Parsons, Kansas; Nancy Pioretta ,Westfield, MA; Betty Hunter, Calais, ME; and long-time friend, Josephine Flanders, Bridgewater, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marilyn’s memory to the NH Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247 http://www. nhhumane.org/help-donate.php A Calling Hour will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Mayhew Funeral Home (12 Langdon St.), Plymouth from 2:00 pm through 3:00 pm. Friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be held at a later date in the Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth. Mayhew Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Meredith and Plymouth are handling the arrangements. For Marilyn’s Book of Memories: www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com
Sherrilyn Kempton, 57 WATERBURY, Conn. — Sherrilyn Kempton, 57, of Waterbury, CT. died Monday, Feb. 4, 2013 at her home. Sherry grew up in Meredith, NH, the daughter of Natalie Ackerman and Leonard Wolfenden. Sherry was predeceased by her mother and father and long-time partner Attenaire Joines. She is survived by her son Sheridan Gove and his wife Ronara and their son Haskell of Tennessee; her brother, Eugene Daniel of
Concord, NH; her sister, Pennilyn Moser of Laconia, NH; her two nephews, Jeffrey Twombly of Meredith, NH and Jayson Twombly of Seattle, WA; her niece, Natalie Moser of Laconia, NH; her grand-niece, Hannah Twombly; and her cousin, George Sanborn of Charlottetown, PEI, Canada. Sherrilyn was a friend to cats and turtles. Memorial contributions can be made to any local animal rescue society in her name.
Dorothy M. Mudgett, 78 BELMONT — Dorothy May (Waterman) Mudgett, 78, of Perkins Road, died in her home on Monday, February 18, 2013 with her dogs, Snookie and Buddy, by her side. Mrs. Mudgett was born March 29, 1934 in Sanbornton, N.H., the daughter of Harry and Bernice (Jones) Waterman. Mrs. Mudgett was a lifelong resident of the Sanbornton/Belmont area and had been employed as a seamstress for Annalee Dolls for many years. Survivors include her husband of 27 years, David Mudgett, of Belmont; a son, Douglas Braley, and his wife, Melody, of Franklin, two daughters, Barbara Huckins of Tilton, and Buster Huckins, of Florida and Gale Pucci and her husband, Anthony, of Northfield, six grandchildren, Todd Huckins and his wife, Nicole, Douglas Braley and his wife, Heather, Rosemary Wiedner and her husband, Adam, Michael Pucci and his wife, Melissa, Cami McGranaghan and her husband, Thomas, and Wayne Clark and his wife, Melanie; ten great grandchildren; three brothers, Kenneth Waterman and his wife, Jeanne, of Maine, Frank Dalton and his wife, Linda, of Sanbornton and Byron Dalton and his wife, Cynthia of Gilmanton, a sister, June Bolduc, and her husband, Francis, of Laconia and many nephews and nieces. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mudgett was predeceased by her first husband, Douglas Braley, and by her brother, William Waterman. A special thanks to Central NH VNA & Hospice for making it possible for Dorothy to pass away at home with her dogs. Calling hours will be held from 6PM to 8 PM on Friday, February 22, 2013 at the Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the funeral home. Burial will be held in the spring in the family lot in Union Cemetery, Sanbornton, N.H. 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.
Grace Capital Church hosts family movie night
LACONIA — Grace Capital Church is hosting a second family movie night on Saturday, February 23 at the Laconia Campus. The movie will be The Incredibles. Doors will open at 4 p.m. and the movie will begin at 4:30. There is no charge and free popcorn and water will be served. Everyone from the area is welcome, but please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. Seating will be on the carpet so cushions or a blanket to sit on are suggested. The church is located at 533 Main St., directly under the parking garage.
Meat bingo Saturday at American Legion Post #33
MEREDITH — The American Legion Post 33 is hosting a Meat Bingo event on Saturday February 23, at 3 p.m. at the Post at 6 Plymouth Street. The event is sponsored by the American Legion and all proceeds will directly benefit the Kylee Flint Scholarship Fund. Kylee is the daughter of Dennis Flint who passed away in a motorcycle accident in 2007. The public is invited to help in this important event to help Kylee Flint.