THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Wednesday, March 28, 2012— Page 13
Elinor D. Lewis, 87
GILFORD — Elinor Drake Lewis, 87, of Gilford, N.H. and formerly of Stoneham, Mass., passed peacefully at the Laconia Rehabilitation Center – Genesis on Sunday, March 25, 2012 surrounded by loving family members. Elinor was born February 11, 1925 in Arlington, Mass., the daughter of Oscar H. and Helen G. (Cook) Drake. She had been a resident of Gilford, N.H. since 1980. Elinor was the beloved wife of the late Robert E. Lewis and mother of four devoted children; Peter S. Lewis and wife, Mary, of Nashua, N.H., Leslie E. Lewis of Durham, N.H., Robert C. Lewis and fiancée, Melissa Howell, of Plymouth, N.H. and Kristin J. Campbell of Columbia, S.C. She was the proud grandmother of Jessica Knight of South Carolina, Sue Campbell of Texas, Jeffrey Lewis and wife, Claire, of Massachusetts, Stephany Lewis of Arizona and Gregory Lewis of New Hampshire and four great grandchildren. Elinor is also survived by brother, Richard Burke, of Winchester, Mass. and by sister, Kathleen VanderSluys, of Nashua, N.H. Elinor was an avid birdwatcher for over fifty years and one of the founders and co-presidents of the Stoneham, MA Bird Club who were much sought after
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for their expertise. They were known for their international travels while enduring many hardships in their search for elusive species. She also spent much of her life as an award winning local watercolor artist, was an active member of the Laconia Art Association and a former volunteer at the Lakes Region General Hospital. For those wishing to pay their respects, family and friends are invited to attend a celebration in remembrance of Elinor’s life and accomplishments on Sunday, April 1, 2012 from 2-4PM at Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem Street, Laconia, N.H. A private interment ceremony will be at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington, Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the New Hampshire Audubon Society, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301. Wilkinson-Beane-SimoneauPaquette 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.
Lillian A. Gammon, 80
BELMONT — Lillian Alice Gammon, 80, of Winter Street, passed, after almost a full year battle of pancreatic cancer, at her home on Sunday, March 25, 2012, with loved ones by her side. Lillian was born March 26, 1931 in New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of D. Lloyd and Nora (Steeves) Rawline. Lillian moved to NH from New Brunswick Canada in February 1957, she lived in Laconia for twenty-five years before moving to Belmont thirty years ago. She had been employed at Sawyer’s Jewelry Store for fifty-five years, retiring in January, 2012. Lillian enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s events and athletic games. She also enjoyed gardening, dancing, bowling, cruises and traveling. Survivors include a son, Gregory Gammon; a daughter, Tammy Cote, and her husband, Derek; four grandchildren, Jessica MacKay and her husband, Michael, Craig Cote, Chad Cote and his fiancée, Melissa Huntoon and Danielle Cote; a former husband and best friend Sherman Gammon, two brothers, Gilbert Rawline and his wife, Barbara, and William Rawline and his wife, Donna, and many nieces and nephews all of
New Brunswick, Canada. In addition to her parents, Lillian was predeceased by a son, Kevin Gammon in 2001. There will be no calling hours. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 11:30AM in the Carriage House of the WilkinsonBeane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. Burial will follow in the family lot in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia, N.H., concluding with a reception. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, P.O. Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247 or to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246. The Family would like to thank the many friends and family that provided unconditional support, individual thanks to Harriet and June and a special thank you to our dear family friend Candy. Wilkinson-Beane-SimoneauPaquette 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.
Backyard orchard workshop & pruning demonstration presented in Center Harbor CENTER HARBOR — UNH Cooperative Extension Fruit Specialist Bill Lord and Belknap County Agriculture Educator Kelly McAdam will offer a pruning demonstration and workshop session on caring for the backyard orchard on Saturday, March 31. This workshop is hosted by Jan and Paul Maggi
from preceding page ing with Erica Gilbert of Stages Dance Academy. Master of ceremonies for the evening will be Pat Kelly of Nassau Broadcasting and Larry Frates from Frates Creative Arts Center. Special guests at the event will include the Laconia High School cheerleaders. Winners of the competition will be chosen by the audience with help from the competition judges. Tickets, which are priced at $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors (children under 12 are free), can be purchased at Greenlaw’s Music; All My Life Jewelers and Sunflower Natural Foods, as well as at all participating dance studios. Helping promote the event are WLNH, WEMJ, Laconia Daily Sun, the Citizen and the Weirs Times.
at Hearthstone B & B, 224 Dane Road in Center Harbor (Route 25B) from from 10 a.m. to noon. A pruning demonstration will be given for mature apple trees, pear and cherry trees. Topics to be discussed include good varieties for the backyard orchard, fertilizing your trees, and managing deer and voles.
Registration for this free workshop is not required but helpful so the program can be planned accordingly. For more information or if you require special accommodations, call UNHCE, Belknap County at (603) 527-5475 or e-mail kelly.mcadam@unh.edu.