GILFORD – Alta Elizabeth Mudgett, 99, of 12 Lake Breeze, died Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Laconia Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Rouses Point, NY, the daughter of E. Thomson and Cornelia (Corbin) Stearns. She was a graduate of McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Alta worked as a proof reader for the Laconia Citizen during the 60’s. She also wrote a number of opinion letters published in local papers for over 30 years. She loved politics, flowers and especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her two sons; Merrill Mudgett of Winnisquam, Tom S. Corbin and his wife Lela of Sanbornton, 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and her beloved cat, Sarah. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband A. Bernard Mudgett in 1999 and one son, Charles Leonard “Len” Corbin in 2011, one brother, Alex Stearns and one sister, Helen Stearns.
There will be no calling hours.
A memorial service will be held at 1PM on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church, 18 Wesley Way, Gilford. Burial will be private.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572 Laconia, NH 03247
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.