Laconia-----Rosalie (Andrews) Wilkins, 73, of 26 Chapin Terrace, Lakeport died at the Laconia Center after a long battle with cancer on Friday, July 22, 2011.
Rosalie was born November 8, 1937 in Laconia, N. H., the daughter of Kendall C. L. and Margorie (Page) Andrews.
Rosalie lived in Laconia for most of her life. She was an avid golfer, knitter and reader. She was a member of the Laconia County Club and was a former coach and Board Member of the Lou Athanas Youth Basketball League.
Rosalie is survived by her husband, Jack Wilkins, of Lakeport; a son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Elizabeth Wilkins, of Burlington, Vermont; a daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Larry Blaisdell of Littleton, NH; three grandchildren, Jamie Winny, Crystal Martin and Olivia Wilkins; two great grandchildren, Logan Winny and Taylor Mae Martin; a brother, Billy Andrews, of Laconia; three sisters, Tinker O’Connor of Cayuga, NY , Beverly Moore of Laconia and Norma Houston of Boscowen, NH; and several nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her parents.
The family would like to invite all family and friends to a luncheon reception from 1:00-4:00 PM on July 31st. at the family home at 26 Chapin Terrace to celebrate Rosalie’s life. Casual attire is suggested.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to Community & Health & Hospice, Inc., 780 North Main Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246.
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.