LACONIA-----Lucille T. (Cormier) Lafond, 82, of Laconia, died at the Mountain Ridge Nursing Home on Sunday, February 10, 2013
Mrs. Lafond was born February 4, 1931 in Laconia, the daughter of Alcide and Lena (Lebel) Cormier. Mrs. Lafond resided in Laconia for over forty years before moving to Sanbornton in 1978. She returned to Laconia in 2008.
Mrs. Lafond was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. She enjoyed quilting, camping, genealogy and travelling. She was a quilting teacher for many years in Belmont, Tilton, Franklin, Sanbornton, and Laconia.
Mrs. Lafond is survived by two sons, Donald T. Lafond of Laconia and Robert L. Lafond of Seattle, Washington; a daughter and son-in-law, Terese L. and Douglas R. Veysey, of Franklin; two grandchildren, Katherine Veysey of Derry, and Daniel Veysey of Franklin; four sisters; Lorette Piche, Doris Simoneau and Lucille’s twin sister, Cecile St. Gelais, all of Laconia and Stella Roux of Barefoot Bay, Florida; a brother, Odilon Cormier, of Sanbornton; many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lafond was predeceased by her husband of fifty-six years, Thomas Lafond, who died October 23, 2008.
Calling hours will be held from 4PM to 7PM on Friday, February 15, 2013 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10AM on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at St. Andre Bessette Parish - Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia. Burial will follow in the family lot in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield St., Laconia.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, is in charge of the arrangements.