GILFORD - Donna Lee Marden, 70, of 303 Old Lake Shore Road, died Monday, November 20, 2017 at Belknap County Nursing Home in Laconia.
She was born on March 25, 1947 in Laconia, the daughter of the late Harold and Isabella (Allard) Reed. Donna worked from 1978 to 1990 as a home stitcher for Anna Lee Dolls. She also worked for Globe Manufacturing. She enjoyed baking, sewing, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing and especially spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her former husband and lifelong friend, James Marden Sr. of Belmont, one son, James Marden Jr. of Laconia, one daughter, Diane Marden of Belmont, her five siblings; Brenda Legassie and her husband Richard of Belmont, Thomas Reed and his wife Rondi of Belmont, Mike Reed of Belmont, Marcia Harnish and her husband Stephen of Tulsa, OK and Debra Reed and her significant other Dan of Andover, two grandchildren; Raymond Brake Jr. of Gilford and Christopher Brake of Belmont, one great grandchild, Joshua Raymond Post and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her infant daughter, Helen Marden and two sisters; Linda Davis and Sheila Reed.
There will be no calling hours.
Services will be announced in the spring.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Belknap County Nursing Home - Activities Fund, 30 County Drive, Laconia, NH 03246 or to Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main St., Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.