LACONIA - Dora Margaret Stevens, 83, of 765 Union Ave, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in her home.
She was born on May 23, 1933 in Laconia, the daughter of the late Henry and Salanee (Provencal) Gagnon. Dora volunteered often for St. Vincent de Paul in Laconia. She was a communicant of St. Andre Bessette Parish - Sacred Heart Church where she sang in the choir in younger years. Dora enjoyed collecting porcelain dolls and especially spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by four sons; Alan R. Dame Sr. of Lakeport, Robert A. Dame of Loudon, Brian H. Stevens of Goffstown and Arthur H. Stevens of Laconia, three daughters; Shirley Champagne of Laconia, , Rita Dame of Tilton and Gayle Maynard of Schenectady, NY, one brother; and Arthur Gagnon of Laconia, two sisters; Rita Pevine of Franklin and Leone Daigneau of Laconia, several grandchildren great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Jarvis Stevens in 1972 , one son, Glen Dame, one daughter, Shelby "Gloria" Dame, three brothers, Leo Gagnon, Lionel Gagnon and Adrian Gagnon and three sisters; Eva Stendor, MaryAnne VanDine and Margaret Gagnon.
There will be no calling hours.
A graveside service will be held at 11AM on Friday, April 21, 2107 in the family plot at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield Street, Laconia.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to New Hampshire Humane Society, PO BOX 572, Laconia, NH 03247.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.