BELMONT – Clement A. “John” LaChance Jr., 70, of 34 Silkwood Ave, died Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Lakes Region General Hospital after a 44 year battle with MS.
He was born in Laconia, the son of Clement A. Sr. and Gladys (Cullen) LaChance. He served in the US Navy. John worked for several years as a Supervisor for Vernitron Corporation and also as a Psychiatric Aide for the State School & Training Center in Laconia. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Laconia. John was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He loved being at home and his family was his world.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Priscilla (Newton) LaChance of Belmont, two sons; Clement A. LaChance III of Laconia and Anthony S. LaChance and his wife Nicole of Stafford, VA., one daughter, Victoria L. Barnard of Gilford, three brothers; Leo R. LaChance of Laconia, Joseph W. LaChance of Lakeport and Steven G. LaChance of Laconia, three sisters; Gladys Marie Reilly of Ma., Linda L. Sharon of Northfield and Bettina P. LaPointe of Laconia, seven grandchildren; Katelyn LaChance of Tilton, Cameron LaChance of Laconia, Magen LaChance of Laconia, Ayden LaChance of Laconia, Hailey LaChance and Samantha LaChance, both of Stafford, VA, and Cody Barnard of Gilford and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held from 5PM to 8PM on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House Entrance. Graveside services will be held at 10AM on Thursday, June 14, 2012 in the family lot at Bayside Cemetery in Laconia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Central New England Chapter, 101 First Ave STE 6, Waltham, MA 02451.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.