TILTON - Margaret N. (Nolan) Bayes, 97, a longtime resident of Laconia, NH peacefully passed on Monday May 7, 2018, at the New Hampshire Veteran’s Home, where she was a resident since 2011.
Born in Brookline, MA, Margaret was the only child of the late Joseph Nolan and Joselina Spinetti. During WW2, Margaret enlisted in the Woman’s Army Corps, serving as a secretary at Camp Forrest in Tullahoma, TN.
After her service, she was a medical secretary in Malden, MA. One family talked about their son, who was serving in the Navy. When he finally came into the doctor’s office, it was love at first sight. Margaret married the late Fred A Bayes in 1948, they raised their daughter in Framingham, MA, retiring to Laconia, NH in 1980 to be closer to their daughter and her family.
Margaret and Fred shared 50 years of marriage, their active social life included singing in the Our Lady of the Lakes Church Choir, Garden Clubs and the ever popular “Tenish Group” with their friends from church.
Margaret is survived by her daughter, Susan Bossert and her husband Peter; her Granddaughter Renée Bossert-Mitchell; her 2 great grandson’s, Jackson and Owen Mitchell, and their father, Kyril Mitchell, all of Laconia, NH; and beloved nieces, nephews and their families in Florida.
Margaret’s family would like to thank the dedicated staff at the Veteran’s home for their care and compassion during a difficult time. She made remarkable friendships with fellow residents and staff alike. She enjoyed the Catholic Chapel Service every Friday and especially enjoyed the music entertainment and lovely garden area.
There will be no calling hours.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 14, at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church, 16 Chestnut Street, Tilton, NH.
Burial will follow the Mass at 1:30 p.m., at the New Hampshire State Veteran’s Cemetery, Boscawen, NH.
Memorial donations may be made in Margaret’s name to the New Hampshire Veteran’s Home, 139 Winter Street, Tilton, NH 03276
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.