Gilford-----Stephen C. “Lamoe” Lamontagne, of 320 Old Lake Shore Rd., died at the Lakes Region General Hospital on Wednesday, September 19, 2012.
Stephen was born on April 22, 1953, in Laconia, the son of Henry “Mike” J. and Jeannette A. (Gray) Lamontagne. He was a lifelong resident of Laconia.
Stephen served in the United States Air Force. He owned and operated Steve’s Painting for many years in the Lakes Region. He was a member of the American Legion Wilkins-Smith Post #1 for thirty eight years, Laconia Lodge of Elks #876, Laconia Rod & Gun Club, VFW Post# 1698 in Franklin, American Riders of Alton Motorcycle Association of NH Chapter #8. He was an avid golfer, pool player, loved softball and was a New York Yankees and Dale Earnhardt Sr. fan. He volunteered in all the organizations he was active in.
He is survived by his wife Linda (Dion) Cormier Lamontagne of Gilford, his mother, Jeannette Atherton of Tilton, one daughter, Stacie LeBlanc and her husband Chris of Laconia, four step sons; Dana Cormier and his wife Mary of Virginia, Scott Cormier and his wife Missy of Mass, Joel “JJ” Cormier of Laconia and Sean Cormier of Mass., five brothers; Wilfred Lamontagne of NH, Ronald Lamontagne of Laconia, Donald Lamontagne and his wife Marcia of Gilford, Jon Lamontagne and his wife Donna of Laconia and Henry Lamontagne of Laconia, two sisters; Bridget Elliott and her husband Ben of Laconia and Brenda and Todd of Florida, two grandchildren; Talia LeBlanc and Matthue LeBlanc, four step grandchildren; Eli Cormier, Delia Cormier, Alice Cormier and William Cormier and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father.
There will be no calling hours.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00AM on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at St. Andre Bessette Parish, St. Joseph’s Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Laconia.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Santa Fund c/o Laconia Rod and Gun Club, 358 South Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.