Laconia-----Merle Fish, 77, passed away peacefully at his home at 16 Fairview St, on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, surrounded by friends and caregivers from Lakes Region Community Services, who supported Merle since his stay at Laconia State School. Merle was born on August 15, 1933 in Keene, NH to Oris and Agnes Fish. He was later brought up by his mother and Theodore Rhoades after his father’s death. After his stay at the State School, Merle had an active life in the community living in Gilmanton and New Hampton with families before coming to live at Fairview St. Merle was known for his love of the Police Department and Fire Department and made many visits there. His smile and sense of humor will be missed by all that knew him.
Merle is survived by Muriel A Ellis (twin sister) of Ashuelot, NH, Armond O. Fish and his wife, Jackline. of Keene, Marlene E. Lounder and her husband Paul of Keene, Arlene M. Meade of Deene, Frank A. Rhoades and his wife, Lillian.of Swanzey, Dennis L. Rhoades and his wife, Carolyn, of Keene, Dean D. Rhoades and his wife, Diane, of Keene, Sondra J. Bleake and her husband, Donald, of Swanzey, NH. Merle was pre-deceased by sisters, Marion Pacquette, Pauline Goodell, Vivian Gilman and Evelyn McCloud, and brothers, Cleon and Treffley Fish.
A celebration of Merle’s life will take place on Friday, May 27, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, with a short reception following at 16 Fairview St. A burial service will take place later with his family in Keene, N.H. at the Monadnock View Cemetery.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.