Laconia---- Ella M. Bailey, 74, of 10 Depot Street Belmont, New Hampshire died peacefully at her home with her family by her side on September 14th, 2012.
Ella was born on January 31, 1938 in Laconia, New Hampshire, the daughter of Benjamin Dow and Teresa Phillips (Lawrence). She resided in the city of Laconia for 50 plus years, prior to that she lived in the towns of Loudon and Canterbury, N.H. Ella was a mill worker, waitress and caregiver prior to retiring. After retiring, “Nana” lovingly devoted her life to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved everyone and loved going to the ocean, especially Old Orchard Beach as well as going berry picking and apple picking as well as picking mixed wild flowers. She was an avid NASCAR fan.
Survivors include her mother, Teresa Phillips (Lawrence), one son, Ronald M. Bailey and his wife Debbie, two daughters; Donna M. Clairmont and her husband Frank and Tammy J. Ryan and her husband Sonny, two brothers, Benjamin Elliott and Lamont Clark, one sister, Norrine Derusha, nine grandchildren; Deana, Becky, Chuck, Jason, Jennifer, Ashley, Amber, Cody and Travis, seven great grandchildren, six nieces, eight nephews and her special lifelong friend, Barbara Deblois.
She was predeceased by her son, Daniel M. Bailey, one sister, Clematis Pickard and one brother, Joseph Elliott. .
Calling hours will be held from 6PM to 8PM on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. Graveside services will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Union Cemetery, Garfield Street, Laconia.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, N. H. 03246.one's0 NortLaconia, NH 03246
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.