Laconia-----Richard Elmer Watson, 81, passed peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by family, on November 30, 2010 at the Lakes Region General Hospital.
Mr. Watson was born June 9, 1929 in Sandwich, N.H., the son of Elmer and Bernice (Leach) Watson. He had resided in Sandwich for several years before moving to Laconia.
Mr. Watson served his country as a Sergeant in the U. S. Air Force and was a proud American Veteran. He worked for many years at Bergen & Paterson and Martel’s Bait Shop. His love of hunting and fishing were passed throughout his family and brought them together to respect nature and balance.
Mr. Watson was a loving husband, wonderful father and was well respected and a caring friend to many. He will be missed. He leaves behind his wife of fifty-five years, Lillian (Gray) Watson of Laconia; sons, Richard Watson, Jr. and his wife, Jan, of New Hampton, Dennis Watson of Loudon, David Watson of Laconia, Douglas Watson and his wife, Lisa, of Laconia; a daughter, Lisa Hoyt, of Laconia and four grandchildren, Dennis Watson, Jr. of Alexandria, Douglas Watson of Laconia, Jordan Hoyt of Rumney and Alecia Hoyt, also of Rumney. He was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Janet Bell.
A calling hour will be held on Sunday, December 5, 2010 from 1:00-2:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
A Funeral Service will follow the calling hour at 2:00PM also at the Funeral Home.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H. is assisting the family. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.