LAKEPORT – Nellie Clark “Nell” Bryenton, 93, of 167 Belvidere Street, died Friday, March 1, 2013 at Lakes Region General Hospital.
She was born in Laconia, the daughter of Herbert C. and Nellie M. (Clark) Bryant. Nell worked in younger years for Gile Mill and JJ Newberry’s. She worked for several years in the hot lunch program for the Elm Street School in Laconia. She was a member of the Lakeport Historical Museum and was a lifelong member of the United Baptist Church in Lakeport. She loved reading, dancing, golfing and camping. Nell also enjoyed refinishing furniture. She enjoyed traveling and baking for her wonderful neighbors, but most of all Nell enjoyed being with family the most.
She is survived by her son, Robert E. Bryenton and his wife Debra of Asheville, NC, one daughter, Fay E. Nutter and her husband Robert of Northfield and Sebring, FL, one brother-in-law, George E. Bryenton and his wife Ruth of Laconia, five grandchildren; Christopher C. Nutter and his wife Dawn, Kimberly E. Perron and her husband Adam, Amy L. Burke and her husband Gary, Travis J. Bryenton and Kibby J. Fergusson and her husband Donald, nine great grandchildren; Tyler and Zachary Nutter, Anthony, Eliese and Joseph Perron, Rachel and Kevin Burke and Iain and Anna Margaret Fergusson and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters, Edith Bryant and Queen Ozog and two brothers; Herbert and Victor Bryant.
Memorial calling hours will be held from 10AM to 11AM on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the carriage house entrance. A celebration of life will follow at 11AM at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Festus Kavale officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11AM on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Bayside Cemetery, Laconia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lakeport Community Association, PO Box 6015, Lakeport NH 03246or to the Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.