LACONIA - George D. Symonds, 75, passed away April 4th 2017 with his family and faithful dog Chico by his side. He resided at the Belknap County Nursing home in Laconia N.H. where he was loved and well cared for during the past 10 years.
He was born on Sept. 26, 1941 in New York, NY, the Son of the late George and Margaret Symonds. He grew up in Wilton CT. He had fond childhood memories of spending summer's boating on Martha's Vineyard and winter's playing hockey on their backyard pond. After graduating he pursued a degree in Forestry at the Paul Smith College in Upstate NY. George enjoyed the outdoors and traveling. He worked and lived in different areas of the country. He worked on Farms and Ranches , Cleared Ski Trails, and started his own Landscaping business, etc. He also had a passion for recreational flying , he took flying lessons which brought him to NH.
George became one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1977. He remained a faithful Christian and was associated with the local Laconia Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. He married his loving wife Adele on August 25th 1990 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Orange VA. "The Bachelor" Instantly became a wonderful father to 7 step children ages 5-20. George and Adele spent 6yrs. in Culpeper VA. then lived in Sheldon ND for the next 9yrs. They then moved back to NH to be closer to family.
George had a humble, loving and kind personality. He was always joking around, making everyone who knew him smile and laugh. He loved his study of the Bible and sharing it's message with others. He also liked to play cards and board games with family and friends, especially Parcheesi.
George is survived by his Brother David Symonds and Sister Francie Riggs. His wife of 26 years Adele, Stepdaughters: Lorie, Heather, Molly and Ezra. Stepsons: Erickjohn, Benjamin, and Eli. He is also survived by 17 Grandchildren, 4 granddaughters Shelby, Lorelle, Arianna and Kadence, 13 grandsons Daniel, Lyam, Tyler, Hunter, Bo, Chance, Levi, Jesse, Dalton, Declan, Gio, Ashton, and Ethan. He will be greatly missed by all.
George is also survived by his little dog Chico. Chico made frequent visits to sit with George and was well known and loved by residents and staff at the Nursing Home.
He was predeceased by his Parents George and Margarat Symonds and his Brother Robert Symonds.
There will be no calling hours.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30pm on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 10 E. Holderness Rd., Holderness.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.