Laconia-----David L. Anthony, 90, of 21 Ledges Drive, Taylor Community, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2012.
Born and raised in Norwood, MA, David was the son of Olney P. and Mabel H. Anthony. He moved from Norwood to Center Sandwich in 1958 where he resided until moving to the Taylor Community in January 1994.
David was a member of Red Mountain Lodge, the Mt. Israel Grange, and a long-time member of the choir of the Federated Church of Sandwich. Recently, he was a member of Lakeport Baptist Church. For several years, David was the resident caretaker/gardener of the Leonard B. Chapman Sanctuary on Mt. Israel Road. He will be lovingly remembered for his sparkling blue eyes, quick wit, and hardy laugh.
In October 2011, David was predeceased by his beloved wife of 43 years, Elizabeth Nixon Anthony (Betty). As well, he was pre-deceased by brothers, Olney Jr. and John, and sister, Elinor Dorr. Survivors include a sister, Dolores Jenks, of Hartford, CT; nieces, Beverly (Ted) Stanier and Edie Nixon of Sandwich; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 11:00AM at the Baptist Meeting House, Church Street, Center Sandwich, N.H.
Burial will follow in the family plot in Rural Cemetery, Center Sandwich.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Central New Hampshire VNA and Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246 or to the Federated Church of Sandwich, PO Box 267, Center Sandwich, NH 03227.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.