Gilmanton Iron Works-----Thomas E. Peaslee, 63, of 77 Potter Road, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 29, 2012.
Born July 1, 1949, Thomas was predeceased by his parents, Charles Peaslee and Charlotte & Normand Tourigny.
A graduate of Laconia High School, 1967, Tom was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the United States Marine Corps, 2nd Battalion 5th Marines (1967-1973). He was also the recipient of the Purple Heart.
An avid hunter, outdoorsman and golfer, he enjoyed his time in the woods and on the lakes as well as time spent with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Susanne Peaslee, of Gilmanton Iron Works, his son, Aaron Peaslee, and his wife, Trisha, of Highwood, IL, his son, Benjamin Peaslee, of Gilmanton Iron Works, his daughter, Monique Peaslee Foote, and her husband, Zachary, of Dover, NH, a sister, Linda Plourde, brother, Charles Peaslee, brother, Normand Tourigny Jr., sister, Yvonne Taylor, sister, Debbie Crowell, brother, Philip Peaslee, sister, Sandy Peaslee, brother, Michael Peaslee, sister, Christina Peaslee; grandchildren, Hayden and Garrett Peaslee and Wesley and Corey Peaslee, and a large extended family.
Calling hours to be held Thursday, January 3, 2013 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. St. Andre Bessette Parish – St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia, NH.
Burial to follow services at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.