Laconia-----Harriet M. Lodge, 92, formerly of 120 Academy Street, died at the Belknap County Nursing Home on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Mrs. Lodge was the widow of John W. Lodge who died in 2005.
Mrs. Lodge was born October 29, 1917 in Sanbornton, NH, the daughter of Perley and Hazel (Wright) Braley. She lived in Tilton, N.H. for several years before moving to Laconia in 1945 where she was employed at Winconia Corp. for over thirty years, retiring in 1988.
Mrs. Lodge was a former member of the Second Baptist Church of Sanbornton.
Survivors include a son, Bruce J. Lodge, of Georgia; a daughter, Karen S. Gagne, of Gilford; seven grandchildren; a sister, Arville Chapman, of Tilton and many nephews and nieces. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Lodge was predeceased by her siblings, Malcolm Braley, Doug Braley, Gerold Braley, Windsor Braley, Virginia Dionne, Glenora McNeil and Marilyn Tucker.
According to Mrs. Lodge’s wishes, there will be no calling hours.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 10:00AM at the family lot in Union Cemetery, Academy Street, Laconia, N.H.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 2 Wall Street, Manchester, N.H. 03101.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H. is in charge of the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.