LACONIA - Brother James W. Rathbun, 65, of 103 Blueberry Lane, died Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Concord Hospital.
He was born on September 29, 1951 in Providence, R.I., the son of the late Charles and Ora (Denoncour) Rathbun. James was an ordained Brother of the Sacred Heart Order, dedicating his life to the Lord. Known as a kind and generous person, he would constantly help neighbors and friends in a number of ways, such as bringing them to appointments or helping neighbors get to the food pantry . James was an unsung hero to many family and friends.
He is survived by his four sisters; Deborah Etchell and her husband Raymond of Belmont, Pamela Tavares and her husband Joseph of Cranston, RI., Diana Woodruff, and her husband, George, of Belmont and Virginia Dechene and her husband Hank of Laconia, many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Charles W. Rathbun.
Calling hours will be held from 4Pm to 8Pm on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.
Funeral services will be held at a later date in Rhode Island.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO BOX 572, Laconia, NH 03247.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.