BETHLEHEM ---- Merton E. Hawkins Jr., 77, passed away at his home on Friday, September 13, 2024.
Merton was born on December 21, 1946, in Laconia, the son of Merton Hawkins Sr., and Arlene (Haskel) Plumber.
He worked for the department of corrections for 24 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, ATVing, motorcycle rides, wood crafting and most of all, he loved God, family and his church.
Merton is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Linda (Provencal) Hawkins, son Freddy VanDine and his wife Kimberly, daughters, Staci Welcome and her husband Stan, Kelli Mickley and her husband Eric and Marlo Hawkins, ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, sisters Romona Davis and Wanita Cass and her husband Peter and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Merton is predeceased by his son Joe Hawkins, daughter Diane Cleveland and sister Irene Edmondson.
Calling Hours will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 2:00pm-4:00pm in the Carriage House at Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH 03246.
For those who wish, memorial donations in Merton’s name can be made to his church: Elevate Church, 70 Redington Street, Littleton, NH 03561. Please notate it is towards Project 54.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to wilkinsonbeane.com.