Page 20 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Friday, August 3, 2012
Kevin S. Connelly, 47
LACONIA — Kevin Sanborn Connelly, 47, of 53 Bell Street, Lakeport, died suddenly at Lakes Region General Hospital on August 1, 2012. Kevin was born September 20, 1964 in Wolfeboro, N.H., the son of Terence and Faye (Sanborn) Connelly. Kevin was a resident of Lakeport and graduated from Laconia High School in 1983. He served in the U. S. Army. He graduated from Quincy Junior College in 1989. He also earned a degree at Schiller International University in 1993. Kevin lived in Germany for 25 years, returned home to Laconia in 2010. Kevin enjoyed all New England sports teams. He particularly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include a son, Ian Connelly, of Erding, Germany; a daughter, Meagan Connelly, of Erding, Germany; his mother and stepfather, , Faye B. and Carl Nachbaur, of Lakeport, N.H.; a brother, Michael Connelly, and his wife, Melanie, of Tilton, N.H.; a sister, Beth Littlefield, and her husband, Dan, of Meredith, N.H.; two nephews, Cody Littlefield and Austin Little-
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field, both of Meredith, two nieces, Julia Connelly and Caitlin Connelly, both of Tilton and his former wife, Anne Connelly, of Erding, Germany. He was predeceased by his father, Terrence Connelly, in 1984. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, August 5, 2012 from 4:00-7:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Beane Confrence Center, 35 Blueberry Lane, Laconia. Rev. Michael Graham, Pastor of the Gilford Community Church, will officiate. Burial will be held at a later date. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Lakeport Community Association, PO Box 6015, Lakeport, NH 03247. 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.
Barbara A. Cate, 80 LAKEPORT — Barbara Ann Cate, 80, formerly of North Street and Clinton Street died at the Mountain Ridge Center, Genesis Health Care, Franklin on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Barbara was born May 26, 1932 in Boston, Mass. the daughter of Raymond Lester and Jean B. (Wise) Newell. Barbara was a social worker for the Belknap County Community Action Program for eighteen years, retiring in 1990. She was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and was a long time member of the Lakeport Association. She enjoyed singing, playing cards and knitting. Barbara enjoyed being with family and friends. Barbara was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Laconia-Gilford. Survivors include three sons, Robert R. Reinholz, and his wife Cathy, of Wales, Mass., Rodric R. Reinholz, of Ashland, Randall R. Reinholz, and his wife Pamela, of Easton Penn.; two daughters, Roya R. Snow, and her husband, Steve, of Gilmanton, Rhonda R. Moran, and her husband, Robert, of Milford, Mass.; ten grandchildren, Kelli, Kendra
and Kevin Moran, Vaughn, Ian and Chelsea Reinholz, Thomas and Jaclyn Snow, Lauren and Christian Reinholz; one great grandchild, Liam Ward; two sisters, Betty Carman, of Laconia and Ramona Fournier of Lakeport and several nephews and nieces In addition to her parents, Barbara was predeceased by her husband Rudolph E. Cate in 1998. Barbara enjoyed her visits with Pam Watson, Rudolph’s daughter. There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday August 6, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH. Burial will follow in the family lot at Bayside Cemetery, Union Ave, Laconia, NH. 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 go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.
Ellen J. DeFanti, 78
LACONIA — Ellen Jane (McLeod) DeFanti, 78, of 23 Kinsman Drive, Taylor Community, died unexpectedly at the Lakes Region General Hospital on Monday, July 30, 2012. She was the widow of Ernest R. DeFanti who died May 2002. Ellen was born November 26, 1933 in Newton, MA, the daughter of Warren and Enid (McClare) McLeod. She had been a resident of Westwood, MA for fifty years before moving to Laconia in 2006. Ellen had previously been employed at the William Carter Co., Needham, MA and Lambert Electric Co., Needham, MA. Survivors include two daughters, Susan Wong and her husband, Clifton, of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA and Lisa Pereira and her husband, David, of Gilford, NH; four grandchildren, Nicole Wong, of Somerville, MA, Jeffrey Wong of Los Angeles, CA, Zachary
Pereira and Lauren Pereira, both of Gilford, NH and two sisters, Marcia DeFanti (her twin) of Millis, MA and Anne Jenks of Holyoke, MA. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was pre-deceased by a son, Glenn, who died in 1978. There will be no calling hours. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation (Serving New England), 85 Astor Avenue, Ste 2, Norwood, MA 02062. 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, go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.
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Donald C. ‘Smitty’ Smith, 85
LAKEPORT: Donald C. “Smitty” Smith, 85, of Lakeport, New Hampshire, died Saturday morning, July 28, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was born October 18, 1926, in Derby, CT, the son of the late Milton J. and Edith C. (Weller) Smith. He was a graduate of Andover (NH) High School in 1944, and UNH in 1949, receiving an Agricultural Certificate. He has been a long time resident of Lakeport. Mr. Smith was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving as a Fire Controlman 3rd Class aboard the USS PGM 19. He received the Pacific Theater Ribbon, the American Theater Ribbon and the Victory Medal. He was retired as a Union Carpenter with the Carpenter and Joiners of Northern New England. He was a carpentry millwright foreman, and had also worked for W. P. Titus, Harvey and G2S Construction. Don was a member of the American Legion Wilkins-Smith Post #1, where he served as a Trustee and in the Color Guard for several years; Laconia Elks BPOE #876; longtime member of the Leavitt Park Community Club Association and the Seniors Bowling League. At his 85th birthday party, he requested that in lieu of gifts, donations be made to LRGH (Brenda’s Ride); this raised $1,000 for the charity. Don was an avid woodworker and loved bowling, horseshoes and playing golf. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Alice J. (Rolfe) Smith of Lakeport; children, Linda Isitt and husband Randy, Raymond Smith and his wife Deb, Lori Beach and partner Dan, Douglas Peters and partner Crystal, Julie Hayward and husband Scott, along with 17 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by son Thomas Peters, brother Milton Smith and sister Sylvia Brewster. A celebration of Don’s life will be held Sunday, August 5, 11 AM at the Leavitt Park Community Club House, 334 Elm Street, Lakeport, NH 03246. A luncheon buffet will be provided. The family has designated LRGH and Hospice for memorial contributions: Lakes Region General Hospital, 80 Highland Street Laconia, NH 03246. In the “memo” section of your check, please write ‘Brenda’s Ride Account’; Hospice (Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice); 780 N Main St # 1, Laconia, NH 03246 (http://www.centralvna.org/html/helpchh.html) The Dewhirst Funeral Home, 1061 Union Ave., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.dewhirstfuneralhome.com, to send on-line condolences or for more information.
Artistic Roots Co-op in Plymouth offering free classes for veterans
PLYMOUTH — The Artistic Roots Co-op in Plymouth is offering free arts classes and demonstrations for veterans. A Fiber Art Class will be offered on Tuesday, August 7 from 6-9 p.m., a Mosaics Class will be on Saturday, August 11 from 1-4 p.m. and on Sunday, August 12 there will be a Blacksmithing Demo from noon to 3 p.m. To sign-up for classes and for more information call 536-2750 or stop by the gallery at 73 Main Street, Plymouth.
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