LACONIA – Helen L. Decato, 91, of 206 Messer Street, died Friday, August 17, 2012 at Lakes Region General Hospital.
She was born in Hartford, Connecticut on November 30, 1920. She worked as an inspector for Scott & Williams for a number of years and also worked at the Belknap Mill. Helen was a parishioner of St. Joseph’s Church in Laconia and was a member of the Laconia Lodge of Elks #876 Auxiliary and the Rod and Gun Club. She enjoyed bingo, crafts and hanging out with her grandchildren at the beach.
She was predeceased by one son, Victor J. Decato on July 28, 2011, one grandchild, Kevin Blaisdell in 1967 and one brother, William Curtis.
She is survived by three daughters; Louise Chase of Gilford, Patricia Hilliard of Laconia and Mary & Robert Blake of Laconia, six grandchildren; Charlene & Michael Boulanger of Meredith, Michele Chase of Franklin, Becky Blake of Northfield, Frances Hilliard of Laconia, Angela & Greg Cassavaugh of Laconia and Corey & Diane Blake of Laconia and ten great grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held from 5PM to 8PM on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11AM on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at St. Andre Bessette Parish –St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia. Burial will follow in the family lot at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Laconia.
In lieu of flowers,. Memorial contributions may be made to the Laconia Rehabilitation Center – Activities Fund, 175 Blueberry Lane, Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.