LACONIA - Mrs. Donna Mae Thrippleton (Hawkins) died peacefully at Carolina East hospital on August 25, 2016 in New Bern, N.C. at the age of 68.
Donna is survived by her husband, John W. Thrippleton, Sr.; children, John W. Thrippleton, Jr and Kevin M Thrippleton; siblings, Cathay Hammare, George Hawkins, Jr, and Robin Hendrix; grandchildren John W. Thrippleton, III, Tyler Thrippleton, Elizabeth Thrippleton, Kasey Thrippleton, Mikali Thrippleton, Evelyn Thrippleton, Stephenie Thrippleton, Abigail Thrippleton.She is preceded in death by her parents George Hawkins, Sr, and Verna Hawkins (Annis), and her sister Nancy Young.Donna was born on March 9, 1948 in Laconia, to George and Verna Hawkins. She graduated from Laconia High School in 1967. She married John Thrippleton, her high school sweetheart on March 22, 1968. After moving to Laconia, Donna began working for Vernitron/Molex as an assembler.
Donna was dedicated to her family with her loving husband John, kids John and Kevin, and many grandchildren whom she cherished every day. She was known as Gram to all that knew her and has raised the bar for all other grandmothers to follow. She will surely be missed by her loving family and friends, but through her strength, we shall over come to do great things.
A celebration of life is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 31 at 205 Pecan Grove Ct, New Bern, N.C.
The Burial service will be held at Bayside Cemetary, Laconia, NH on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 11:00am with a reception to follow at 194 Garfield St, Laconia, NH. Father Tulley will officiate the ceremony in New Bern. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Donna's life. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Carolina East Hospital ICU for their dedication to Donna's care.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements.