LACONIA - John L. Drouin, 88, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 at Lakes Region General Hospital.
He was born on June 26, 1928 in St. Philibert, Canada, the son of the late Emile and Rose (Groleau) Drouin. He was employed at Scott & Williams in Laconia for over 25 years and ten years before retirement, he worked for the Gilford School Department.
He is survived by his wife, Claire (Labrecque) Drouin of Laconia, his children; Elaine Garretson and her husband Bill of Thomaston, CT, Barbara Ness and her husband Peter of Belmont, James Drouin and his wife Cynthia of Indianapolis, IN., David Drouin and his wife Dottie of Moorestown, NJ., Carol Harrison of New Hampton, Steven Drouin and his wife Polly of Dunbarton, William Drouin and his wife Kathy of Laconia, Robin Tuch and her husband Steven of Rye, NY. and Scott Drouin and his wife Heidi of Lee, one brother, Rock Drouin, two sisters; Mimi Beaudoin and Jeanne Dionne-Lambert, eighteen grandchildren two great granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers, Wilbrod, Henry, Claude and Benoit.
Calling hours will be held from 4PM to 7PM on Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Friday, November 4, 2016 at St. Andre Bessette Parish - Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia.
Burial will follow in the family plot at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield Street, Laconia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Andre Bessette Parish - Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.