LACONIA – George V. Minnon, 88, of 90 Merrimac Street, died Saturday, March 1, 2014 at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Laconia.
He was born on January 4, 1926 in Laconia, the son of Joseph C. and Emma (Picard) Minnon. He served in the US Navy during World War II serving in Okinawa and was part of the greatest generation. George worked for many years as the head custodian for Laconia High School and had formerly been employed at Laconia Shoe Co.
George was a member of the Laconia Elks #876, a member and past commander of the American Legion Wilkins-Smith Post #1 in Laconia and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1670 of Laconia. He was also a member of the Lakeview Country Club and the Laconia Country Club. He had the distinction of getting a hole-in-one twice in his life with 50 years in between. George played with excellent golfers and won numerous trophies and awards. He won the Championship of the Laconia Country Club in the early fifties.
George had other interests especially at Christmas where he spent time in lighting up his house with multiple decorations each year. He also had interests in miniature trains.
He is survived by his wife of sixty six years, Madeline (Doyon) Minnon of Laconia and several nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph C. Minnon and Albert H. Minnon and two sisters, Margaret Goodwin and Constant Gale.
Calling hours will be held from 10Am to 11AM on Friday, March 7, 2014 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.
A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30AM on Friday, March 7, 2014 at St. Andre Bessette Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia, N.H.
Graveside services will be held in the spring in the family lot at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Laconia.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Laconia Lodge of Elks Building Fund, PO Box 676 Laconia, NH 03247
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.