LACONIA ---- Betty Ann Gonzales, 83, of High Point Road, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Laconia Rehabilitation Center.
Betty was born on May 2, 1941, in Princeton, MA, the daughter of the late Charles Hubbard and Elinor (Bates) Hubbard.
Betty graduated with a B.S. in Physical Education from Springfield College in MA, with a M.S. in Health Education from Montclair State University in NJ, and a M.S. in Social Work from Rutgers University, NJ. She was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 20 years. Betty enjoyed skiing, sports, tennis, reading and playing Mahjong. She loved watching tennis and basketball, her favorite teams being the Celtics and the Patriots. Betty loved living on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Betty is survived by her husband John Perkins; step daughter Kimberly Belfour; nieces Robin Zechello, of Westborough, MA, Marlene Guba, of Orrington, ME, Ellen Hastings, of Manchester, NH, Wendy Paradiso, of Attleboro, MA, and Gayle Arian, of Barre, MA; and nephews, Wesley Anderson, of Laconia, NH, Wayne Anderson, of Southborough, ME, and Rick Abbott, of Charleton, MA.
There will be no calling hours.
A memorial gathering will be held in the summer of 2025 on the lake.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.