Gilford---- Nora McHugh, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the Laconia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Nora was born on February 10, 1928 in Dunmore County, Galway, Ireland. She was the daughter of the late Bridget and John Heverin.
Nora traveled by ship to Massachusetts in 1948. She eventually became employed at Our Lady of the Comforter of the Afflicted Parish in Waltham, MA. Nora was the receptionist and cook at the rectory.
Nora moved to Gilford, NH in the late 1960’s with Monsignor Edward Harrington upon his retirement. Nora continued working part time at the Thunderbird Trading Post, Globe Department Store, and T.J. Maxx, where she was well liked by customers and associates.
Nora loved sewing and was a wonderful cook. She was communicant at St. Andre Bessette Parish in Laconia, NH. Nora was proud of her Irish heritage.
Nora is survived by many nieces and nephews in Ireland including, Noreen and Pat Delaney. She will be missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, George McHugh.
Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Andre Bessette Parish – St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia.
Burial will be held at the St. Patrick Cemetery in Watertown, MA at a later date.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Laconia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their compassion and quality care they provided to Nora during her three years there. The staff loved Nora’s sense of Irish humor and had fun with her during many activities.
For those who wish the family suggest memorial contributions in Nora’s name may be made to the Laconia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Activity Fund, C/O Stacy, 175 Blueberry Lane, Laconia, NH 03246 or to the Diocese Priest Retirement Trust Fund, 153 Ash Street, Manchester , NH 03104.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.