LACONIA ---- Carol Ann Lerp, 86, of Valley Street, passed away at her home surrounded by her four children on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Carol was born in Kearny, NJ, the daughter of the late Leo and Mabel Schmitt. She attended Central Regional High School in Bayville, NJ.
She loved exploring the country and taking casino trips with her late husband, Ray; he was truly her entire world.
Carol is survived by her children: Doreen Banks, Christine Johnson, Paul Lerp, and Raymond Lerp, Jr. and his partner, Sherry Reinholz. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Todd Johnson and his wife Napaphat, Devon Johnson, Eric Banks, Stephanie Lerp, Cierra Lloyd and her husband Evan, Christian Pinkney, Viktor Haskell Lerp, and Nick Haskell; her great-grandchildren: Payton, TJ, Jonah, and Camilla; her sister, Doreen Cook and her husband Jack; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Ray, of 62 years, Carol is predeceased by her sister, Mabel Davis, and her brother-in-law, Donald Davis.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at Oakland Cemetery, Meredith, NH.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services and 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.