LACONIA:
Beverly J. (Towle) Hackett, 78, of 20 Walker St., Laconia, died Monday morning, July 16, 2012, at her home surrounded by family.
She was born November 19, 1933, in Laconia, the daughter of the late William and Sarah Edna (Downing) Towle. She spent her childhood in Laconia, Hampton Beach and Exeter, and was a graduate of Laconia High School and the Laconia Business School.
In her youth, she was employed as an office worker for New England Telephone. She spent most of her adult life working in the offices of several Laconia physicians, the last 20 years in the office of Dr. Leonard Slovack, prior to her retirement.
She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In her younger days, she loved spending time in the outdoors with her husband, camping, riding motorcycles, hunting and fishing. She always loved the time spent at the ocean.
Beverly is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ernest L. Hackett of Laconia; sons, Glenn E. Hackett and his wife Heather of Statesville,NC, and Gary A. Hackett of Malden,MA; daughter, Sharon L. Harper and her husband Henry of Laconia; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Edward Towle of Exeter, Durward Towle of Laconia, Sheldon Towle of Concord and a sister, Shirley Hazen of Franklin.
Calling hour will be Saturday, July 21, 2012, from 10 - 11am in the Dewhirst Funeral Home, 1061 Union Ave., Laconia, with funeral services following immediately afterwards at 11 am with the Rev. Michael C. Graham, pastor of the Gilford Community Church, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central New Hampshire VNA and Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia,NH 03246 or on the web at, www.centralvna.org.
Please visit our website at www.dewhirstfuneralhome.com, to send on-line condolences or for further information.