Pearl L. “Wee Wee” (Vashaw) Lessard, 77, formerly of Milan, NH passed away on Friday July 4, 2014 at the St. Vincent de Paul Rehab and Healthcare Center in Berlin, surrounded by family. She was born in Gorham, NH on October 19, 1936 the daughter of Clayson and Idel (Crotto) Vashaw and lived most of her life in the Berlin area, residing in Maine for a time and in Milan for over 20 years. She enjoyed her grandchildren, crossword puzzles and horror shows.
Family includes her sons James Tibbetts, Jr., of Berlin, David Tibbetts of Berlin and Danny Tibbetts and wife Celeste of Milan; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and was expecting a 6th; brothers James Vashaw of Florida and Leslie Vashaw of Berlin; sisters Sally Laberge of Dummer and Evette Morel of Gilford; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Roland Lessard, brother Edward “Butch” Vashaw and sister Gloria Tibbetts.
A graveside service will be held on Friday July 11, 2014 at 11 AM at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Milan. Relatives and friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, 180 Hillside Ave., Berlin on Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 4 PM.