LACONIA-----Winnifred May Huckins, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at the Laconia Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Laconia.
Winnifred was born on December 19, 1927 in Somerset, England the daughter of William and Florence (Tilley) Guay. She worked for Laconia Needle Shop and retired from Vernitron.
Winnifred enjoyed camping, Snowmobiling and spending time with her grandchildren and her cat, Jessie. She always had a kind word for everyone, always saw the good in them.
Winnifred is survived by a son, Michael P. Girard and his life partner, Tina Potter, of Belmont, a daughter, Cherie L. Pappas, of Gilford; 2 stepsons, Jeffrey Huckins and his wife, Tammy of Belmont and Michael Huckins, of Albuquerque, NM; 2 grandchildren, Stacy Goyette, of Loudon and Jennifer Burr, of Northfield; 5 great-grandchildren; a sister, Hazel Anair, of Barnstead and many nephews and nieces. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her first husband, Lionel Joseph Girard, her 2nd husband, Norman Louis Huckins, her brother, Peter Guay and by her sister, Marjorie Jacobs.
Calling Hours will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2017 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH using the Carriage House entrance.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 10:00am in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia.
For those who wish the family suggests, that memorial donations may be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO BOX 572, Laconia, NH 03247.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements.