GILFORD - Robert O. "Pete" Houle, 83, of 320 Old Lake Shore Road, died Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Lakes Region General Hospital.
He was born on June 26, 1933 in Laconia, the son of the late Oscar and Alice (Bilodeau) Houle. Pete served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a Master Mechanic who worked for many businesses such as Kip + Joes, Cantin Chevrolet and Auto East. Pete also worked for several years as Head Custodian for Gilmanton Elementary School. Pete was a forty year member of the Wilkins-Smith Post #1 of the American Legion. He enjoyed camping, loved his family and most importantly, was known as a man of integrity.
He is survived by his wife of almost 47 years, Diane (Smith) Houle of Gilford, one son, Peter Robert Houle and his wife Suzan of Austin, TX, two daughters; Karen Diane Houle and her husband Peter Missert of Laconia and Sharon Ann "Peanut" Pond and her husband Mike of Laconia, six grandchildren; Brittney Pond, Ashley Ramsay, Samantha Ramsay, Crystal Ramsay, Christopher Clifton and Myranda Clifton, one great grandchild, Alexus Camire, one sister, Claire Morin and her husband Normand of Myrtle Beach, SC and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held from 4PM to 7PM on Monday, July 18, 2016 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.
A memorial service will be held at 11AM on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, also at the funeral home.
Burial will follow the memorial service in the family lot at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield Street, Laconia.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.