LACONIA:
Dorothy L. (Kibby) Evans, 87, of 25 Union Ave., Laconia, died Wednesday evening, July 18, 2012, at the Golden View Health Care Center, Meredith.
She was born September 1, 1924, in Everett,MA, the daughter of the late Harry K. and Jennie E. (Brown) Kibby. She was a graduate of the Everett (MA) School System. She was a long time resident of Fairhaven,MA, moving to Gilford in 1985, and Laconia in 1993.
Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a claims adjustor with the State of Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Security.
She was an active parishioner of St. James Episcopal Church and was a hospital volunteer at Lakes Region General Hospital.
Dottie will be remembered by her many dear friends as one classy lady with a quick wit and kind heart. Her off the cuff one-liners, always thoughtful advice, and sparkling blue eyes will be greatly missed. God bless her and may she rest in peace.
Dorothy is survived by her husband of 63 years, Donald M. Evans, a resident of the NH Veterans Home, Tilton; son, David K. and his wife Joyce Evans of Meredith; daughter, Jane L. Evans of Portland, ME; grandchildren, Chapin L. Evans and Harrison K. Evans both of Meredith; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Harry C. Kibby of Everett,MA, and Charles L. Kibby of Lady Lake, FL.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2012, at 11 am in St. James Epsicopal Church, 876 N. Main St., Laconia. Donations in Dottie's memory may be made to Central NH Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 780 N. Main St., Laconia, NH, 03246, or at www.centralvna.org, and will be gladly welcomed.
The Dewhirst Funeral Home, 1061 Union Ave., Laconia, is assisiting the family with the arrangements. Please visit us at www.dewhirstfuneralhome.com, to send on-line condolences or for further information.