GILFORD – Frank W. Lantagne, 84, of 7 Sargent Place, died Monday, November 2, 2015 at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Laconia.
He was born on March 9, 1931 in Boston, MA, the son of the late Alexander G. and Frances (Bailey) Lantagne. Frank worked for over 25 years as a self employed electrical contractor in the Billerica, Mass area and also as an electrical contractor and light bulb salesman in New Hampshire before retirement. He was also the past President of the Lyons Club in Mass. Frank loved the ocean and traveling to Florida. He also enjoyed snowmobiling and camping.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Hirsch) Lantagne of Gilford, two sons; Peter Lantagne and his wife Gwen of Fairhill MD and James Lantagne and his wife Sharon of Haverhill, MA, two daughters; Nancy Nehez and her husband Tom of Williamsburg, VA and Suzanne Reynolds of Haverhill, MA, four step-sons; Gary Groesser and his wife Doreen of Tyngsboro, MA, Jeffrey Groesser and his wife Erin of Derry, John Groesser and his wife Betsy of Gilford and Kevin Groesser and his wife Lori of Hill, two step-daughters; Judy Deschenes of the Villages, Fl and Debbie Lincoln and her husband John of Marlboro, Mass, two sisters; Audrey Cox and Barbara Bertone both of Reading, MA, his daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Lantagne of Nashua, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Daniel Lantagne, one brother, Alexander Lantagne and a half sister, Florence Lantagne.
Calling hours will be held from 1PM to 3PM on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.
Graveside services will follow at 3:30PM on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Pine Grove Cemetery, Belknap Mountain Road, Gilford.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made in Frank’s memory to the St. Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, 406 Court St Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.