Laconia----- Wesley “Wes” D. Mallorey, 79, of 15 Kentfield Court, died at his home on Saturday, September 22, 2012.
Mr. Mallorey was born December 3, 1932 in Laconia, New Hampshire, the son of Vernie M. (Huckins) and Alfred S. Mallorey. Following graduation from Laconia High School and serving in the Air Force, he lived in Oneida and Montgomery, New York for many years before returning to Laconia in 1993. He had been employed as an architectural technician at West Point Military Academy for 20 years and retired in 1988 following 31 years of dedicated service to our country through his federal civil service and active duty. He was tremendously patriotic, had a great interest in local and national governance and volunteered on zoning boards and at election polling places over the years.
Mr. Mallorey was a member of LifeQuest Church in Laconia and a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Walden, New York. Throughout his life, his church service included serving on council, as trustee and ushering. He was a member of the Laconia Elders Friendship Club and The American Legion. He loved the water and swimming, was an avid fan of the Red Sox and Patriots, enjoyed home repairs and remodeling, landscaping, and especially enjoyed devoting time to his family and friends.
Mr. Mallorey is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James D. and Kimberly D. Mallorey, of Littleton, Colorado; two daughters, Valeda L. Mallorey, of Ft. Collins, Colorado and Melissa J. Clark of Casper, Wyoming; ten grandchildren, John E Kidd of New York; Michelle S. (Anderson) Parker, Aimee V. Kidd, Luke D. Anderson, Brendan M. Kidd, Mark B. Anderson, James A. Kidd and Kaytie M. Anderson all of Casper, Wyoming; and Jessica D. (Mallorey) Thomas and Joshua D. Mallorey of Lakewood and Littleton, Colorado; and eighteen great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Tish, of nearly 56 years, Mr. Mallorey was predeceased by his parents and two sisters.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 11:00 AM at LifeQuest Church, 115 Court Street, Laconia, NH. Pastor Bob Smith and Pastor Barry Warren will officiate.
Burial will follow in the family lot in Union Cemetery, Laconia, NH.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Wounded Warrior Project, RBC Ministries or to a charity of your choice.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH. is in charge of the arrangements. For more information and to view an on-line memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.