FRANKLIN – C. Laverne Weeks, 76, of 7 Baldwin Street, Franklin, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia.
She was born in Guntown, Mississippi, the daughter of Rollen and Mabel (Joyner) Myhand. She worked for over 20 years as a top stitcher for Laconia Shoe and also worked as a nurse’s aide at Lakes Region General Hospital and the St .Francis Home in Laconia. She enjoyed oil painting, reading and gardening.
She was predeceased by her husband, Russell V. Weeks in 1991, two daughters; Lora Weeks in 2006 and Dawn R. Landry in 2008 and one brother, Luther Myhand.
She is survived by one son, Joseph D. Weeks of Laconia, two daughters; Linda Deware of Belmont and Debra Jo Hickey of Worcester, Mass., three sisters; Daisy Barnes of North Carolina, a sister Mary of Memphis, Tennessee and Becky Robison of Baldwyn, Mississippi, 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
There will be no calling hours.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, 10 Speen St. Second Floor, Framingham, MA 01701
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.