Page 16 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Tuesday, June 19, 2012
OBITUARIES
Cameron N. Coulstring, 9 CENTER HARBOR — Cameron N. Coulstring 9, of 91 McCrillis Hill Road, Center Harbor, died at her home on Friday June 15, 2012. She was born April 14, 2003 in Laconia the daughter of Cora J. Caswell and Nicholas C. Coulstring. Cameron had attended Inter-Lakes Elementary School in Meredith. In addition to her parents, survivors include a sister, Kasey M. Coulstring of Center Harbor, a brother, Jack Howard Coulstring of Center Harbor; her grandparents Allen and Brenda Caswell of Center Harbor, Edward A. Coulstring of Bethlehem and Terry Steinbach of Mirror Lake; her great–grandparents Herman Caswell of Laconia and Loretta Granger of Claremont; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial calling hours will be held from 4-6 PM on Thursday June 21, 2012 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. Funeral services will be private. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Cameron N. Coulstring Fund (CNCF) C/O The Meredith Village Saving Bank Rte. 25, Meredith, NH 03253. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services 164 Pleasant Street Laconia, NH is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an on line memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.
MEREDITH — Peter F. Hutchins, Sr. of Meredith, New Hampshire died at his home on June 14, 2012 after living with cancer during the last two years. He was born in Winchester, Massachusetts on April 4, 1949 to Mary Folsom Crocker of Laconia, New Hampshire and the late Emlen Tracy Hutchins. Peter was a graduate of Bates College and University of Maine Orono, and pursued doctoral studies at the George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Peter was a career educator whose talents and gifts were enjoyed by students and colleagues over 40 years in Maine and New Hampshire at the Old Town YMCA, Helen Hunt School, Herbert Gray School, University of Maine at Orono, Cornish Elementary School, SAU 6, SAU 43, Plymouth State University, and Plymouth Elementary School. Peter supplemented his career in public education by establishing the Kearsarge Pre-School and Kindergarten and also by serving as an educational consultant. During his 18 year tenure at Plymouth Elementary, Peter led the school to its recognitions as a United States Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and United States Distinguished Title I School. In addition to academic excellence, his educational philosophy included enriching lives with sports and the arts. Peter was a founding member of the Educational Theatre Collaborative, a program based at Plymouth State dedicated to integrating arts with area schools and community.
Peter is survived by his wife, Salina L. Millora of Meredith, and brothers, Richard K. Hutchins of Raleigh, North Carolina/Claremont, New Hampshire and Winslow H. Crocker, Jr. of Brewster, Massachusetts. Peter was a loving father to Scott D. Kull of Fort Worth, Texas, Sean R. Kull of Bangor, Maine, Kathryn L. Kull of New London, New Hampshire and Peter F. Hutchins, Jr. of New Hampton, New Hampshire. He was a second parent to his daughters-in-law, Paola S. Kull and Chelsea S. Woodard and son-in-law, Brian J. Connolly, and a proud grandfather to Rebecca M. Kull, Kelsey S. Kull, Sydney L. Connolly, Casey S. G. Kull and Lucas K. Connolly. Peter’s guiding passions were family, dogs, sports and spending time at the camp on the lake in Meredith. He was dedicated to taking care of and spending time with those he loved in his personal and professional lives. For those whose lives he affected, we will carry him with us always. Peter’s life will be celebrated by a private ceremony. Donations may be made to the Peter F. Hutchins Children & The Arts Fund at Plymouth State University, Advancement Office, MSC #50, 17 High Street, Plymouth, New Hampshire 03264. 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 .
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida — Rita J. (Robert) Bolduc passed away June 16th at the Consulate Healthcare Center of Bayonet Point in Hudson, FL, following a long illness at the age of 76. Rita was born on February 27, 1936, daughter of the late Henry A. and Jeanne (Drouin) Robert. She spent her youth and attended schools in Tilton, NH. She was a longtime resident of Tilton before moving to New Port Richey, FL in 1989, to enjoy retirement with her husband Maurice. Rita was employed for many years with New England Telephone, working as an operator and retiring some 36 years later as an Assistant Manager with AT&T in Laconia. She was a longtime member of the Telephone Pioneers. Rita was a former active parishioner of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Tilton. Rita will be remembered lovingly by her family and friends as a wonderful knitter, creating many original items for her family members, specializing in gifts for her grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling, was a great fan of Disney World and collected hundreds of ornate Disney snow globes over the years. When no one else would ride the fast amusement park rides with the grandkids, Rita always stepped up and took the ride. She was also renowned for her special homemade spaghetti sauce.
rice F. Bolduc, Sr. of New Port Richey, FL.; three sons: Roger Bolduc and his wife Martha of Sanbornton, NH; Maurice Bolduc, Jr. and his wife, Marilyn of Lithia, FL.; Michael Bolduc and his wife, Danielle, of Lee, NH; four daughters: Jeanne Bolduc of North Hartland, VT; Kathleen DuBois and her husband, Thomas of Gilmanton, NH; Marie Duprey and her husband David of Tilton, NH; and Claire Estes and her husband Robert of Tilton, NH. She leaves behind 17 grandchildren: Stephanie Simpson, Thomas DuBois II, Robert Frakes, Amy Gorton, Nicole DuBois Rogers, David Bolduc, Lauren Bolduc, Robert Estes, Maurice Bolduc III, Aidan Bolduc, Richard Estes, Blake Bolduc, Chance Bolduc, Drake Bolduc, Joshua, Audrey & Elyssa Clairmont. She was also Great Grandmother to 10 great grandchildren. Rita is also survived by her sole sibling, her sister, Regina Jones of Salisbury, NH. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road in Tilton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 AM at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Tilton. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery in Tilton. For more information go to www.smartfuneral-
Peter F. Hutchins, Sr., 63
Rita J. Bolduc, 76
Joseph R. Kolb, Jr., 75
RUMNEY — Joseph R. Kolb, Jr., died Friday June 15, 2012 at the Mt. Ridge Center in Franklin NH after declining health from brain cancer diagnosed in 2011. He was born in NYC July 5, 1936 to Joseph and Ethel Kolb. He lived in White Plains and South Salem NY and graduated from Katonah High School in 1954. Joe attended Rutgers University on a swimming scholarship and graduated from Westchester Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Architecture. He joined his father’s general contracting company, Joseph R. Kolb, Inc. a complete building, repairing and painting business known for their custom work throughout Westchester County, NY. As time passed, he took on more of the business responsibilities. Then in 1977 he and his wife Nancy made a lifestyle change by moving to Rumney, NH. Joe designed and built the Rumney Animal Hospital for friend Nick Schatzle, a veterinarian who moved to NH at the same time. Joe then renovated and opened what became Rumney Pine Furniture. He created hundreds of custom built pieces of furniture in a variety of woods. In addition to the Shaker style drop-leaf tables, trestle tables and benches he made the ever popular pine coffee table in the shape of New Hampshire. He and his wife Nancy expanded into quilting fabrics, creating the Calico Cupboard addition to the business. In 1984 they brought in knitting yarns. They offered quilting and knitting classes and were known throughout the area for the quality of their fabrics, yarns, and the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the shop. They often joked they were doing their best to keep New Hampshire warm. After almost 30 years in business, Joe and Nancy decided to retire and closed the shop in 2006. They enjoyed a wonderful trip to Alaska before returning to Rumney to enjoy golfing and time spent with their family and friends at their camp on Stinson Lake. Joe is survived by his wife Nancy of 37 years; sister Janet and husband Henry Rapp; son Dr. Joseph R. Kolb, III and wife BJ; daughters Donna and husband Ed Shores; Suzy and husband Dennis Jarosz; Betsy and husband Marc Knox; Carolyn Thompson; Judy and husband Jim Batchelder; Susan and husband Mark Gregoritsch; nephew Dr. Henry Rapp, III and thirteen grandchildren for whom he was “the best Pop ever”! The family with be receiving condolences Sunday, June 24th at 1:30 PM at the Rumney Baptist Church before a memorial service at 2:30 PM. This will be followed by the interment at the Rumney Cemetery on Quincy Road. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Pemi-Baker Community Health or the American Cancer Society. Mayhew Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Meredith and Plymouth are assisting the family with arrangements. To view Joseph’s Book of Memories: www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com
Allison Hughes, 64
BRISTOL — Alison Hughes, 64, of 128 School Street, died at the Golden View Health Care Center, Meredith on Friday, June 15, 2012. Alison was born April 3, 1948 in Roxbury, Mass., the daughter of Albert D. and Ruth M. (Fifield) Hughes. She resided in Wayland, Mass. before moving to Bristol thirty-nine years ago. Alison was employed at J. Jill for eighteen years. She was a member of the Laconia Rod & Gun Club. Survivors include her lifetime partner, Kevin Eric Jenness, of Bristol; two daughters, Sethaly Elizabeth Lauzier and Alexis Leigh Lauzier; two sisters, Sandra Hughes and Meredyth Loquette, and two nieces and one nephew. She was predeceased by her parents. There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held at Kelley Park, Bristol, NH under the pavilion on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 4:00PM. Burial will be in Green Grove Cemetery, Ashland, N.H. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110. 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