Gilmanton-----Mr. and Mrs. Constance and William Fillion passed away due to medical complications at Lakes Region General Hospital. Constance, otherwise known as Connie, went peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2011. Husband William, passed the next day, Saturday, May 14, 2011. Connie being 84 and William being 81 both lived long and happy lives.
Raised by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Landroche in Ashland, New Hampshire. Constance was a hairdresser and went to study in New York at Helen Curtis Beauty School. She worked at the Laconia Shoe Shop for 22 years. When it closed she went to work at Public Utility Commission. She worked there for 15+ years and then retired in 2009. William was brought up in Laconia, N.H. by William and Edith Fillion. He went into the service at the age of 17. He served 3 tours of duty in the Korean War. He played football as the starting quarterback for the Navy and boxed as well. He worked at the Laconia Shoe Shop for 22 years also. After it closed he went to work for the New Hampshire State Prison for 21 years. He then retired as a Sergeant. Connie enjoyed hair dressing and shopping for whatever. Billy loved hunting, gardening and fishing. They both loved to go snowmobiling, camping and relaxing at home together.
The two shared a love together for over 55 years. This July would have been the 56th anniversary of their marriage. Their special love consisted of countless memories, sarcasm, and laughter. They lived together as a supportive family helping anyone who needed it. They settled down in Gilmanton, New Hampshire with their only son, William Fillion.
Constance is survived by her two last remaining siblings out of 11, younger brother and sister, Marlene Drouin and Shurburne Landroche. Survived by both William and Constance, are only son, William A. Fillion, Sr., grandchildren, Caitlin Fillion, William A. Fillion, Jr., Brid Fillion (me), and Sarah Fillion and one great grandchild named Evan Nason.
In these hard times, Connie and Billy will be missed dearly. Family and friends struggle through losing both with such untimely events. They will be forever missed and never forgotten. Lugubrious people sulk around, but we cherish the moments and memories that were shared with these two strong beings.
Services will take place, Monday, May 23, 2011 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquettte Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. at 4:30PM.
A small reception will take place afterwards at the Laconia Lodge of Elks #876, Function Room, 17 Sugarbush Lane, Gilford, N.H. It’s a pot-luck, so please bring what you would like.
I am Brid, one of the granddaughters. I chose to write this piece just to try to show you how wonderful my grandparents were. I truly hope that you see how amazing they were. They will be missed for eternity; no words can describe the feelings. I am just so blessed to have gotten to spend 15 years with them in my life. Sincerely, Brid Fillion.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Andre Bessette Parish, St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia, N.H.
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