Laconia-----Rachel B. Laramie, 82, formerly of 58 Warren Street, died at the Laconia Rehabilitation Center on Friday, September 6, 2013. Mrs. Laramie was the widow of Edmond “Shorty” Laramie who died in 1972.
Mrs. Laramie was born March 15, 1931 in Laconia, the daughter of the late Wilfred and Angeline (Philippon) Gagne. She was a lifelong resident of Laconia and had been employed at New Hampshire Ball Bearing for over twenty years.
Mrs. Laramie was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. She was a member and past president of the Ladies of Sacred Heart and was the Boss of Sacred Heart Bingo.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Vicky and Daniel Kelley, of Sanbornton, N.H.; one grandchild, Re’nee Tonge and her husband, Craig, of Northfield; a brother, Bob Gagne, of Lakeport; a sister, DaDa White, of Florida and six nieces and four nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Laramie was predeceased by two sisters.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 from 5:00-7:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 10:00AM at the family lot in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Laconia.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Laconia Rehabilitation Center Activities Fund, 175 Blueberry Lane, Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.