LACONIA – Arthur Charles LaFoe, 78, of 44 Garfield Street, died Friday, March 2, 2012 at Lakes Region General Hospital.
He was born in New London, NH, the son of Arthur W. and Roberta (West) LaFoe. He served in the USAF and also worked for many years as a machinist for such companies as Scott & Williams, New Hampshire Ball Bearing and Baron Machine. Arthur loved and lived the Native American culture and enjoyed making silver and turquoise jewelry.
He was predeceased by his wife, Jan (Miller) LaFoe.
He is survived by his three sons; John C. LaFoe of Belmont, James M. LaFoe of Sanbornton and Jeffrey R. LaFoe of Belmont, one brother, Arthur W. LaFoe Jr. of Franklin, one half brother, David Hosmer of South Sutton, NH, two sisters; Cheryl A. LaFoe of Laconia and Grace Gould of Stoneham, Mass., two grandchildren; Leah LaFoe and Cory Lyn Shea, nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours.
A Celebration of Life will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to New Hampshire Humane Society, PO BOX 572 Laconia, 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 .