BELMONT - Lawrence W. "Larry" Mills, 76, of 28 Great Brook Drive, died Monday, December 4, 2017 at Lakes Region General Hospital after a sudden illness.
He was born on October 3, 1941 in Stoneham, MA., the son of the late Lawrence and Florence (Murphy) Mills. Larry served in the US Navy and attended Northeastern Engineering School. He worked for thirty years with his wife, Beverly, as owner and operator of Mills Floor Covering. Most recently he also worked for a number of years for Bodycote International. He was an avid Patriots fan who loved animals, especially his cat, Princess. Larry enjoyed computers and electronics, 50's music and spending time with family.
He is survived by his two daughters; Kimberly Gates and her husband Bryan and Melissa Kratzsch, three grandchildren; Cassandre, Amanda and Jessica, one great grandson, Christian, two brothers; David Mills and Gary Mills, one sister, Charlene Petrillo and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Beverly (Taylor) Mills in 2010.
Calling hours will be held from 10:30AM to 12:30PM on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.
A funeral service will immediately follow at 12:30PM on Thursday, December 14, 2017, also at the funeral home.
Burial with military honors will follow at 3PM on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen.
For those who wish, memorial contributions 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, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.