GILFORD - Raymond G Chamberlain, 88, passed Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the Genesis Rehabilitation Center in Laconia following a long battle with Alzheimer-Dementia .
He leaves his wife of 63 years, June ( Labrecque) Chamberlain of Gilford, his son’s Armand of Gilford and Alan of Northfield, daughter’s Nancy (Chamberlain) Draper and son-in-law Gary of Bow and Natalie Chamberlain of Gilford, 9 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and his sister Frances Cormier of Gilford.
He was predeceased by his son Timothy Joseph and grandson Andrew Chamberlain, two brother’s Alfred and David and his two sister’s Elaine Harbour and Theresa Pelkie.
Born and raised in Franklin, the son of Alfred J and Regina (Bergeron) Chamberlain, he was a lifelong resident of Lochmere and Gilford. After serving in the US Army in the Korean War he joined the NH Army National Guard where he retired after 28 years of service.
Raymond (Ray) enjoyed hunting, fishing, music and dancing, swimming on the river with his kids and grandchildren and family get together’s. He was a lifetime member of the Elks, VFW and American Legion. He lived life to the fullest and the greatest Pe’Pe’.
Calling hours will be held from 4PM to 7PM on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.
A Graveside service with military honors will be held at 10AM on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at St. John Cemetery, NH-132N, Sanborn Rd Tilton.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.