THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Tuesday, May 17, 2011— Page 19
OBITUARY
Philip G. Fitts, 73
CONTOOCOOK — Philip George Fitts, 73, of 302 River Grant Drive, formerly of 213 Liberty Hill Road, Gilford, died at his home on Friday, May 13, 2011. Philip was born June 26, 1937 in Laconia the son of the late Samuel, Sr. and Emelia (Begin) Fitts. Living most of his life in Laconia and Gilford, Philip retired from the New Hampshire State Prison as a Corrections Officer. He had also worked at the former J.J. Morin Company in Laconia. Among his many interests, Philip enjoyed vacationing, playing soft ball and golfing. He was very active in Gilford Little League Baseball where he often umpired behind home plate. He also dedicated 13 years with the Boy Scouts of America, Daniel Webster Council. Besides his parents Philip is predeceased by his wife Jeanne L. (Blais) Fitts who died in 2000; 4 brothers, Ernest, Robert, Merrill, and Verner Fitts; 2 sisters, Etta Fitts and Alice Kelly. Philip is survived by his son, Timothy J. Fitts and his wife Melodie of Laconia; his daughter, Kimberley Ann Bean and her husband James of New Port Richey,
FL; three brothers, Warren Fitts of Babylon, NY, Armand Fitts of Gilford, NH and Donald Fitts of Sanbornton, NH; two grandchildren, Spc. Kyle Fitts of Ft. Bragg, NC and Adrian Fitts of Laconia; two great-grandchildren, Braeden and Acadia Fitts both of Ft. Bragg, NC; his companion of 10 years, Allita Paine of Contoocook, NH. Several cousins, nieces and nephews also survive him. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 from 4:00-9:00 p.m. in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia. Services and burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Laconia will be private for the family. For those who wish, the family suggests memorial donations may be made in Philip’s name to the Boy Scouts of America, Daniel Webster Council, McInich Service Center, 571 Holt Avenue, Manchester, NH 03109. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial please visit to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.
SERVICES
James E. Tatakes
CONCORD — A Graveside Service for James E. Tatakes, 93, of 19 Piscataqua Road, will be held at the family lot in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia on Friday, May 20, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Mr. Tatakes died at the Merrimack County Nursing Home, Boscawen on Sunday, February 6, 2011. He was the widower of Anne (Tsakiris) Tatakes who died on January 5, 2010.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Taxiarchai Greek Orthodox Church, 811 North Main Street, Laconia, N.H., 03246. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www. wilkinsonbeane.com.
LACONIA — A Graveside Service for Eleanor L. Evans, 94, of 173 Belvidere Street, Lakeport, will be held at the family lot at Trinity Cemetery, Rte 175, Holderness, N.H. on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 9:30 AM. A Memorial Service will follow at 11:00AM at the United Baptist Church, 23 Park Street, Lakeport. For those who wish, the family suggests that
memorial donations be made to the United Baptist Church - Hymnal Fund, 35 Park Street, Lakeport, N.H. 03246. 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.
LACONIA — A Graveside Service, with military honors, for Russell Giguere, 79, of Washington Street, Lakeport, will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 1:30 PM at the family lot in Bean Cemetery, Bean Road, Moultonborough, N.H. Russell went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at the Lakes Region General Hospital. For those who wish, the family suggests that
memorial donations be made to Community Health & Hospice, Inc., 780 North Main Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246. 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.
MEREDITH — A Graveside Service for David R. Sallies, Sr., 81, will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 2:00PM at the family lot in Oakland Cemetery, Meredith, N.H. Mr. Sallies died on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Genesis Eldercare-Laconia Center, Laconia, N.H. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the New Hampshire Humane
Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247 or to Genesis Eldercare Network – Laconia Center, Resident Activity Fund, 175 Blueberry Lane, Laconia, NH 03246. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www. wilkinsonbeane.com.
BELMONT — A Graveside Service for Irene C. Wiles, 91, of 12 Bryant Road and formerly of Laconia will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the family lot in Union Cemetery, Laconia, N.H. She died on Monday, January 31, 2011. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Community Health
& Hospice, Inc., 780 North Main Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246. 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.
Eleanor L. Evans
Russell Giguere
David R. Sallies, Sr.
Irene C. Wiles
SERVICE
Henry J. ‘Mike’ Lamontagne
LACONIA — A Graveside Service for Henry “Mike” J. Lamontagne, 76, of 45 Overland Street, will be held on Friday, May 20, 2011 at 1:00 PM at the family lot in Union Cemetery, Academy Street, Laconia, N.H. Mr. Lamontagne died at the Lakes Region General Hospital on Tuesday, December 28, 2010. He was the widower of Mary (Jefferson) Lamontagne who died in 2001. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Andre Bessette Parish, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia, N.H. 03246. 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.
Rich Velasquez Foundation raffle drawing is Sunday
LACONIA — The Rich Velasquez Youth Sports Equipment Foundation is set up to help families of the Lakes Region to get sports equipment for the youth to participate in local leagues. It’s ready to wrap up a Spring Raffle on Sunday May, 22. Raffle tickets are $1 each or eight for $5. You select which prize you want the chance to win. Prize list include: — Heidi Watney Signed Baseball . . . NESN Field reporter, baseball signed personally at NH Fisher cats Baseball Dinner on Nov 24th, 2010. — Daniel Nava Signed Baseball – Member for Boston Red Sox. Noted for very first pitch seen in MLB was a Grand Slam on June 12th, 2010. Baseball signed personally at NH Fisher cats Baseball Dinner on Nov 24th, 2010. — Chris Carpenter Signed Baseball – A Starting Pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, and NH Native. This baseball was signed personally at NH Fisher Cats Baseball Dinner on Nov 24th, 2010. — Laconia Muskrats Package – Member of the CEBL. The Muskrats play home games at Robbie Mills Sports Complex. Package consists of two season tickets, and two T-shirts to show your support for the local team. — Timex Ironman watch – This Triathlon series watch is design to be worn on small part of your wrist. This digital sports watch has 75 lap memory, 2 interval timers, indiglo night light, and 3 alarms. — Dinner and a Movie – Ready for a great night out. $25 certificate to T-Bones/Cactus Jack’s, two movie passes to Cinema 8 in Gilford. — Screwdriver set – 28 Piece Screwdriver Set. Includes straight, phillips, and torx drivers. Clear handled, includes 45o and 90o angle drivers. — A $25 certificate to Downtown Deli, Pleasant St, Laconia. — $50 in Funspot tokens, currently the Largest Arcade in the World. Rt. 3, Weirs Beach. — A $10.00 gift certificate to Awakenings Espresso Cafe, 62 Canal St, Laconia NH. — A $20.00 gift certificate to Village Bakery, Treat yourself to lunch, or maybe a piece of pie or pastry. Main Street, Laconia — Auto Care – Receive a gift certificate for Oil Change and Tire Rotation for your vehicle from Irwin Motors and Quick Lane Service. Bisson Ave, Laconia a value of $49.95. Raffle drawing will be done at the concussion of the Sports Card and Collectible at Leavitt Park on Elm Street, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Purchase your tickets that day or contact us at rvysef@gmail.com. The Foundation has also announced that its 1st Golf Scramble will be on Monday, June 20th at Pleasant Ridge Golf Club in Gilford. Prizes include our closest to pin men’s watch and ladies one-half CT diamond ear rings. Hole is sponsored by All My Life Jewelers on Main St in Laconia. Also have a chance to win a new car for a hole in one, sponsored by Irwin Motors on Bisson Ave, Laconia. To get more info or a registration sheet, stop by All My Life Jewelers or e-mail us at rvysef@gmail.com.