Tilton----Joseph Leroy LaFrance 90, former longtime resident of Meredith, died Monday, October 9, 2017with his loving family by his side at the New Hampshire Veterans Home.
Joseph was born November 10, 1926 in Franklin, NH son to the late Frank L. and Annie (Robellard) LaFrance. He proudly served his country in the Unites States Army during WWII and the Korean War. He worked for the town of Meredith for over 20 years and spent the last 12 years working for the Parks and Recreation department.
Joseph enjoyed being active in his community. He was a life member of the Lions Club in Meredith, the Booster Club, longtime member and color guard for the American Legion Lodge # 33. Joseph was also an active member of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Meredith for many years and served as an acolyte for 24 of those years. Around the holidays Joseph also helped put together gift baskets for under privileged children and throughout the years he brought food to those confined to their homes.
Joseph enjoyed Hunting and fishing with his family and friends and above all spending time with his family.
Joseph is survived by a son, Frank LaFrance of Franklin; two daughters, Flora Koerbel and Kara LaFrance both of Meredith; two step-sons, Dexter Weare of Melbourne, FL and Timothy Weare of Ashland; a step-daughter, Theresa Wyman and her husband, Jay of Wolfeboro; ; a sister, Lillian Plizga of Goffstown two grandchildren, Lori Fogg and her husband, William and Andrew LaFrance; four great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Viola LaFrance of Lakeport and numerous nieces and nephews. in addition to his parents he is predeceased by his loving wife of 42 years, Nancy (White) LaFrance in 2010, 11 brothers, 3 sisters and his former wife, Barbara (Wilkins) LaFrance.
There will be no calling hours.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 10:00am at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 93 NH-25, Meredith, NH 03253.
Burial will follow in the family lot at Center Harbor Memorial Park with military honors.
The family would like to thank the staff at the New Hampshire Veterans home for their kind and compassion care of Joseph.
For those who wish the family suggest memorial contributions may be made to the New Hampshire Veterans Home, C/O Resident Benefit Fund 139 Winter Street, Tilton, NH 03276 with the memo line Franklin Pierce neighborhood.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home and Cremation services 164, Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements.