Wanda M. Tibbetts, 69, of Elm Street, Lakeport, died Thursday evening, February 2, 2012, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon.
She was born January 18, 1943, in Laconia, the daughter of the late Carroll W. and Ethel A. (Murray) Tibbetts. She was a graduate of Laconia High School and was a life long resident of Lakeport.
For over 40 years, she was proprietor of Wanda's Beauty Shop, a mainstay in Lakeport Square. It was only recently that she moved her shop to her home.
Wanda was a driving force in the recognition of everything Lakeport, from it's history and preservation to it's beautification of Lakeport Square and Christmas spirit. For all her tireless efforts, she was considered the unofficial Mayor of Lakeport. She was a member, founding president and current president of the Lakeport Community Association; a volunteer at the Goss Reading Room; a member of the Laconia Historical Society, and an active community leader, having served on many boards and commissions through the years.
Wanda is survived by her son, Peter M. and his wife, Deirdre, Tibbetts of Belmont; a grandson, Kyle P. Tibbetts of Belmont; a granddaughter, Kayla B. Tibbetts of Belmont; an aunt and several cousins.
Calling hours will be Saturday, February 11, 2012, from 9-11am in the Dewhirst Funeral Home, 1061 Union Ave., Lakeport, with a memorial service following immediately after at 11am, with the Rev. Michael C. Graham, pastor of the Gilford Community Church, officiating. Burial will be in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lakeport Community Association, PO Box 6015, Lakeport, NH 03247.