Loudon – Eugene “Gene” Paul Morrissette, 76, entered into eternal rest Sunday
June 11, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Gene was born in Laconia on February 12, 1941 , the son of Oscar and Rachel (Vallee) Morrissette. Gene grew up and attended school in Laconia. As a teen he enjoyed working for Weeks Dairy Farm in Laconia and worked for several years at Scott and Williams Company of Laconia and later at New Hampshire Ball Bearing of Laconia where he was an active supporter of the United Steel Workers of America. In addition Gene proudly served in the National Guard for several years.
Gene was strong willed, friendly, outgoing and especially enjoyed conversations with family and friends. Very important to Gene were the annual family reunions that he held at his home with his wife Bunny who predeceased him.
Gene enjoyed telling stories, spending time clearing paths on his property and using his tractor to give the children and grandchildren enjoyable rides. Gene was a stamp collector, and enjoyed watching the Red Sox, western movies, world events and enjoyed his time camping in Pittsburgh New Hampshire. Most important to Gene was his family. He enjoyed going to breakfast, working outdoors, nature, animals and his pets that he loved dearly.
He is survived by his daughter Cindy (Morrissette) LaPointe of Belmont, three sons Danny Morrissette of Belmont, Gary Morrissette and his wife Catherine of Loudon, and Scott Morrissette and his wife Julianna of Sanbornton, a step son Robert Lord and his wife Lisa of Belmont, grandchildren Shane Morrissette of Meredith, Joe Morrissette of Belmont, Amanda York and her husband Ronnie of Loudon, Ryan Morrissette and his wife Erin of Loudon, Travis and Kory Morrissette of Laconia, Tammy Wilcox of Loudon, Victoria Lord of Massachusetts, Amanda Longe-Deyo of Belmont, 10 great grandchildren, his brothers Ralph and his wife Mary of Franklin, Bruce Morrissette and wife Irene of Tilton, his sister Corrine O’Mara of Laconia. He is predeceased by his brother David Morrissette, his sister Carol Campbell, his great-grandson Shane Morrissette and his loving wife Bernice “Bunny” Lord.
Calling hours will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday June 17, 2017 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House Entrance.
A Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 PM also at the Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Morrissette family fund c/o the Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home PO Box 67 Laconia, New Hampshire 03247.
Burial will follow after the service in the Union Cemetery, Academy Street, Laconia.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view and online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.