GILFORD:
Norman G. DeBlois, 81, of 67 David Lewis Rd., Gilford, died Thursday afternoon, December 20, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born May 3, 1931, in Laconia, the son of the late William and Rose (Gagne) DeBlois. He was a long time resident of Connecticut, returning to Gilford in 1995.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the US Air Force as a Staff Sargeant with the 326th Bomb Squadron. He had received the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a fuel cell tester with Pratt & Whitney of S. Windsor, CT.
He was a former Communicant of Our Lady of the Lakes Church, Lakeport, and is currently a member of St. Andre Bessette Parish - Sacred Heart Church. He is a member of the American Legion Post #1 and the Knights of Columbus Council #428. He loved to snowmobile, plant and landscape. He enjoed NASCAR and aeronautics and was an avid bird watcher.
Norman is survived by his wife, Gertrude D. (Gaudet) DeBlois of Gilford; a son, Ronald J. DeBlois and his companion Debra A. Lacey of Laconia; daughters, Diane M. DeBlois of Gilford and Joanne D. Knowles and her husband Charlie F. of Bangor,ME; grandchildren, Katie M. Ayer and her husband Alan of Lewiston,ME, Sara R. Goater and her husband John of Old Towne, ME, Traci L. Knowles of Bangor, ME, Christopher J. DeBlois and his companion Kristyn Hanover of Gilford and Nicole L. DeBlois of Gilford; great grandchildren, Cassandra R. Knowles and Evan M. Knowles both of Old Towne, ME, Ava L. Middleton of Bangor, ME, Isabella E. Ayer of Lewiston, ME and Lily Hanover of Gilford; a brother, Richard DeBlois of Concord; sisters, Lorraine Parvin of Laconia and Beatrice DeBlois of Winnisquam; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Raymond DeBlois of Tolland, CT.
Calling hour will be on Wednesday, December 26, 2012, from 10 - 11 am in St Andre Bessette Parish - Scared Heart Church, 291 Union Ave., Laconia, followed by a memorial Mass at 11am in the church. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Laconia.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made either to Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 N. Main St., Laconia, NH 03246, or to St. Vincent DePaul Society, 1269 Union Ave., Laconia, NH 03246.
The Dewhirst Funeral Home, 1061 Union Ave., Laconia, has been entrusted with assisiting the family.
Please visit us at www.dewhirstfuneralhome.com to send codolences or for more information.