Laconia—Leo R. Lachance Sr, 79, of Academy Street died Thursday February 8, 2018.
Leo was born February 5, 1939 in Franklin, the son of the late Clement Lachance Sr. and Gladys Lachance (Cullen). Leo served in the United States Navy for four years. Following his military service, he managed a few grocery stores in the Lakes Region.
Leo was an avid golfer and enjoyed building puzzles and would challenge you anytime to a game of cards or cribbage. Leo also enjoyed time at his camp in Meredith. He was a member of both the Elks Lodge and American Legion.
Leo is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia (Ramsay) Lachance; a daughter, Melissa Lachance Pelletier and her husband Joseph; a daughter-in-law, Jane Stewart; six grandchildren, Angela, Sydney, Mackenzie, Liberty, Kaleb, and Reese; a brother, Joseph Lachance; three sisters, Marie Riley, Bettina Thayer, and Linda Sharon; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents Leo is predeceased by a son, Leo R. “Robbie” Lachance Jr; and two brothers, Clement Lachance Jr. and Stephen Lachance.
Calling hours will be held from 6PM to 8PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.
Burial will take place at a later date at the NH Veterans Cemetery 110 Daniel Webster Highway Boscawen, NH.
For those who wish, the family suggest memorial donations in Leo’s name be made to the American Lung Association 20 Warren St Ste 4, Concord, NH 03301.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.