BELMONT – Laurence J. Stinson Jr., 75, of Timothy Drive, Belmont, died Thursday, November 17, 2011 at St. Francis Healthcare Center in Laconia.
Mr. Stinson was born in Laconia, the son of Laurence John Sr. and Vera (Grant) Stinson. He served in the US Air Force as a helicopter mechanic. Laurence worked for several years as a machinist, most recently for Molex. He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles, enjoyed showing and driving classic Corvettes, loved birds and enjoyed swimming.
Mr. Stinson is survived by his wife, Jeanette (Twombly) Stinson of Belmont; a son Jim Stinson Sr. of Hartford, VT., two brothers; David L. Stinson of Concord and Michael L. Stinson of Bellows Falls, VT., 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two sons, Laurence J. Stinson III in 1975, and Timothy Stinson in 1995 and two brothers; Richard Stinson and Robert G. Stinson.
There will be no calling hours.
A memorial service will be held at 10AM on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia. Burial will be at the Beech Grove Cemetery in Gilmanton.
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 .