Jacqueline S. LaPorte, 100, of Hampstead, NH passed away Monday September 15, 2025, at Exeter Healthcare Center, after a period of declining health. Jackie was born October 6, 1924, in Melrose, MA and was a daughter of the late Warren E. and Lucile (DeLeon) Sargent. She was raised and educated in Melrose and had been a resident of Hampstead since 1969.
Jackie was employed for many years as an electronics tester at Western Electric/Lucent Technologies. Jackie was an avid walker and belonged to a walking club in Hampstead, having walked as recent as two months ago. She also loved to read and do jigsaw puzzles. Jackie was passionate about covered bridges. She had visited and photographed covered bridges in many different locations and multiple states over the years.
Members of the family include two daughters, Janet Godard and Pamela Woodburn and her son, Terrance Nelson, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her beloved husband William J. LaPorte, Jr. in 1987 and her daughter Judith Goodrich.
There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held Friday September 19, 2025, at 1:00 pm, in Lakeview Cemetery, Kent Farm Road in Hampstead. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Hampstead Congregational Church, 61 Main Street Hampstead, NH 03841.