LACONIA - Norman Raymond Dionne, 94, of 406 Court Street, died Thursday, May 4, 2017 at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Laconia.
He was born on May 9, 1922 in Laconia, the son of the late Arthur P. and Matilda (Carrier) Dionne. He served in the US Army during World War II in the 75th Infantry Division in Europe, earning a bronze star and a purple heart while participating in the battle of the bulge. Norman worked as a tool and gage inspector at Scott & Williams in Laconia for forty years. He later worked for Tangent Tool and Die in Laconia and Stamping Technologies of Laconia. Norman was a former police commissioner in Laconia and was also involved in local politics, serving as the chairman for the Democratic Party for the City of Laconia and for Belknap County. He also managed the City of Laconia baseball team. He was a lifetime member of the Laconia Lodge of Elks where he served as secretary for 25 years. Norman was also a life member of the Wilkins-Smith American Legion Post 1 and the VFW Post #1670 of Laconia. He was involved in the Boy Scout Troop 68 and Cub Scout Pack 68 and the Lakes Region-Aires Drum and Bugle corps.
He is survived by his two sons; Gary S. Dionne and his wife Marcia of Laconia and Mark N. Dionne of Gilford, one daughter, Jo Ann T. Dionne of Greenland, NH, one sister, Irene Wilson of Laconia, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Regina (Fortin) Dionne in 2003, two brothers; Richard A. Dionne and Ernest Dionne and one sister, Grace Drew.
Calling hours will be held from 4PM to 7PM on Monday, May 8, 2017 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 11AM on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at St. Andre Bessette Parish - Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia.
A private burial will be held in the family lot at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Laconia.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main St, Laconia, N. H. 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.