Laconia-----Evelyn A. Melcher, 95, of 393 Center Hill Road, Epsom and of 44 Washington Street, Penacook and formerly of Laconia, died in Penacook on Wednesday, June 27, 2012.
Evelyn was born April 13, 1917 in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of Herman L. and Amelia F. (Linnenkohl) Melcher. She lived in Nutley, New Jersey for several years before moving to Laconia in 1970.
Evelyn had been employed by the City of Laconia for six years in the Public Works Department and was a member of the Congregational Church of Laconia.
Evelyn is survived by many dear friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Virginia H. Philip, formerly of Meredith, who died in 2006.
There will be no calling hours.
A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 11:00AM at Oakland Cemetery, Meredith Center, N.H. Rev. Dr. Warren H. Bouton, Pastor of the Congregational Church of Laconia, will officiate.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Concord Hospice c/o CRVNA Hospice House, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H. is assisting with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.