LACONIA - Joan Louise Sullivan, 83, of 241 Wellington Road, died Friday, August 11, 2017 after a period of declining health.
She was born on May 29, 1934 in Laconia, the daughter of the late Lionel and Leifa (Merrill) Dupont. Joan was a 1952 Graduate of Laconia High School. She worked for many years as a Receptionist for the Laconia Clinic. Joan enjoyed reading, knitting and loved gardening. Joan also enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. After retiring, she and her husband Jim spent their winters in Florida, until returning to Laconia full time in 2015.
She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Andrew "Jim" Sullivan Sr. of Laconia, three sons; Andrew Sullivan Jr. of Concord, Kevin Sullivan of Bristol and Douglas Sullivan of Meredith, three daughters; Janice Sullivan of Meredith, Sue Mackie of Meredith and Linda Robinson of Laconia, two brothers; Raymond Dupont and his wife Yvonne of Belmont and Roger Dupont of PA., one sister, Peggy Mainguy of FL., nine grandchildren; Natalie, Keith, Jeff, Tara, Cory, Kyle, Connor, Mackenzie and Andrew and four great grandchildren; Alfred, Wesley, Emilia and Frances. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Thomas Sullivan in 2003.
There will be no calling hours.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30AM on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at St. Andre Bessette Parish -St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia.
Burial will be held in the family plot at Holy Cross Cemetery in Franklin at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.