Laconia --- Charles E. Farquharson Jr., 55, died suddenly at the Lakes Region General Hospital on Friday August 11, 2017 after a long battle with Kidney and Heart failure.
Charles was born in Concord New Hampshire son of the late Charles Farquharson Sr. and Ida Farquharson (Snay). Charles spent most of his life in Laconia and was a graduate of Laconia High School. Prior to his retirement Charles worked as a machinist at Aavid Thermal Technologies in Laconia.
Charles was a master of all trades and he was an exceptional carpenter and artist. He was active and enjoyed scuba diving. He absolutely loved children he enjoyed spending time playing with his nieces and nephews. He had a very special place in his heart for his great niece Allieanna Steele, she completely enjoyed bossing him around, painting his nails and using his tablet to play games. He had an exceptional sense of humor and a strong personality! Charles spent many years in Nevada where he enjoyed life to the fullest he had many stories of his adventures!
Charles is survived by his son Kevin Farquharson, his sister Pauline Nadeau and her husband Mel of Tilton NH, his sister Kathleen Carlino and her husband Vincent from Long Island NY, sister Ida Haynes of Laconia and his brother Donald Farquharson and his wife Irene Farquharson of Gilford NH. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all.
Charles was predeceased by his parents Charles and Ida Farquharson, his brothers Larry Farquharson, Wilfred Farquharson, and his Sisters Judith Daniels and Patricia Davis.
Funeral Services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.
For those who wish memorial contributions in his name can be made to the Kidney Foundation.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an on-line memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com