Gilford-----Laurette B. Johnson, 98, passed away at the Belknap County Nursing Home, Laconia on Thursday, February 23, 2012, just shy of her 99 th birthday.
Born in Montreal, PQ, Laurette came to Laconia as a small child and remained here all her life. She married Harold “Red” Johnson of Laconia in 1946. She worked as a secretary, serving the local mayor’s office, various attorneys and then for the City of Laconia for thirty years. Laurette was a dedicated lifetime communicant of Sacred Heart Parish and its organizations and was involved in several other organizations in town over the years. After retiring, Laurette enjoyed trips and outings with other seniors in the community. She loved her grandson and was always there for him. When he was little, she and Bumpa “Red” would take him to the “Pancake House” and the trend continued over the years, enjoying the different eateries in the area until her late eighties. She was known as “Grandma Johnson” to many. She truly enjoyed the extended family and considered the girls her grandchildren as well. By the time the youngest was old enough to participate in board games, we needed to “referee” because someone was “always cheating.” We weren’t sure who the child was, Grandma or Desiree’. Until very recently, she still enjoyed games and was always looking forward to a Bingo Game at the Nursing Home. The winnings may have been only fifty cents or a dollar but she would be so frustrated when she didn’t win and would say “I was waiting for just ONE number when someone else called BINGO!”
Laurette will be remembered for her talent in the quilting field. We treasure her creations, quilts designed by her with every stitch done by hand.
Laurette leaves behind one son, Ronald Johnson, and spouse, Georgie, and one grandson, Shane. Extended family is June Bessette and children, Bianca, Cassandra and Desiree’. In addition to her parents, Laurette was predeceased by her husband, Red, and two sisters, Rachel and Claire.
There will be no calling hours.
A Graveside Service will held on Friday, May 4, 2012 at 11:00AM in the family lot in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield St., Laconia, N.H.
For those wishing to make donations in Laurette’s memory, the family requests they be made to the Belknap County Nursing Home Activities Dept. (for Bingo Games) 30 County Drive, Laconia, NH 03246 or to David’s House, (a wonderful home away from home for ill children and their families) PO Box 660 Lebanon, NH 03766-0660.
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.