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David Hilliard Veteran
June 22, 2025

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LACONIA ---- David Raymond Hilliard, 76, died at his home on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

He was born December 23, 1948 in Laconia, NH, the son of the late Armand Hilliard and Geraldine (Chase) Bundy.

A Lakes Region native, David graduated from Interlakes High School in 1967 before enlisting in the US Navy. He retired from the Navy after 22 years with the rank of Chief Boatswain’s Mate-Surface Warfare . Following retirement, he pursued his degree in Mental Health and Human Behavior at Springfield College and was employed as a counselor at Lakes Region Community Services. David also taught adult basic education at Laconia High School in the evenings and managed several rental properties in Laconia.

In his spare time, David often engaged with the community, both in formal and informal settings, attending city hall meetings to advocate for the general public while still having time to visit with his neighbors, solving any problems that came up. Anyone who knew David knew that he would do whatever it took to enact positive change in his community and better the lives of those around him, all they needed to do was ask.

Family members include his siblings Carol Brinson, Paul Hilliard, and Mary Smith, his step-son Daniel (Dianna) Gagne; and two grandchildren, Taylor and Ashley Gagne.

Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 PM in the Carriage House at Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH.

Burial with Military Honors will be held Friday, July 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Oakland Cemetery, Meredith Center Road, Meredith, NH.

For those who wish, the family suggests donations may be made in David’s name to the NH Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com

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Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services / 603Cremations.com
164 Pleasant Street
Laconia, NH 03246
603-524-4300