LACONIA– Mae I. Swanson, 94, of 30 County Drive, formerly of Belmont, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Lakes Region General Hospital.
She was born in Bollnas, Sweden, the daughter of Ernest and Ida (Peterson) Lexen. She was a member of the Friendship Club in Laconia. Mae enjoyed singing in the choir in earlier years and was known for her fantastic cooking and baking. Mae truly made an impression on many people’s lives.
She was predeceased by her husband, Chell Swanson in 1999, one daughter, Lorraine Schnorbus in 2010, one brother, Gesta Lexen and two sisters, Valborg Nylander and Vilma Hodder.
She is survived by two daughters; Elizabeth Ripley and her husband Robert of Port Orange, Fl. and Gail St. Clair and her husband Walderne of Laconia, 10 grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and seven nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held from 10AM to 11AM on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H, using the Carriage House entrance. Funeral services will follow at 11AM at the funeral home. Burial will be privately held in Windham, NH.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246.
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 .