LACONIA ---- John C. Carroll, of North Main Street, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, from declining health at Granite VNA Hospice House, in Concord, NH.
John was born May 6, 1950, the son of the late James M. Carroll II and Joyce (Pooler) Carroll at the Mable Smith Nursing Home, Laconia, NH. He was educated at St. John’s School and the Laconia School System, graduating from Laconia High School in 1968. John attended Daniel Webster College.
John spent a lifetime of working as a salesman at various businesses in the Lakes region. He thrived on the interaction with customers.
John was always happiest when surrounded by family. He loved the traditions of the holiday season. He is survived by his brother, Jim Carroll, sister-in-law Janet Carroll, nieces Christian and Tamara, and nephews, Michael and Joshua and members of the Thomas, Lee and Kennell families.
The family would like to thank the special kindness given to John by Lori Fresolo throughout the years, but, especially during this trying last year of John’s struggles. The family further extends their thanks to the learned and compassionate doctors and staff of Concord Hospital, especially their palliative care team, as well as the staff of Granite VNA Hospice.
In response to John’s wishes, there will be no calling hours and the services will be private.
Burial will be held at a later date at St. Lambert Cemetery, Laconia, NH.
Animals, especially cats, were ever important to John. For those who wish, the family suggests memorial donations in John’s name be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.
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.