Belmont--------Lester Claude Miller, Sr., 70, of 303 Durrell Mountain Road, died at his home on Wednesday, December 1, 2010.
Mr. Miller was born August 19, 1940 in New Britain, Conn., the son of Claude L. and Lena (Engle) Miller. He had been a resident of New Hampshire since 1972 and had been employed by the Town of Gilford, Public Works Department for twelve years before retiring in 1998.
Mr. Miller was a caregiver for people with special needs. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and loved sports, especially watching the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots.
Survivors include his wife, Rita R. (Maltais) Miller, of Belmont; three sons, Johnny Miller and his wife, Kristina, Lester Miller, Jr. and his wife, Kelly, and Newell Osgood, all of Belmont; a stepson, Richard Merrill, of Gilmanton; three daughters, Lisa Kopycinski of Laconia, Ann Russo and her husband, Michael, of Laconia and Caroline Vignola of Nashua; a stepdaughter, Sheila Knapp, of Virginia; eighteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a brother, James Miller, of Louisiana; two sisters, Linda Miller Pelotte and Edna Miller Lentini, both of Conn. and many nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, Mr. Miller was predeceased by a brother, William Miller.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, December 6, 2010 from 10:30AM-12:30PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H.
A Funeral Service will follow the calling hours at 12:30PM also at the funeral home.
Burial will follow in the family lot in Smith Meeting House Cemetery, Gilmanton, N.H.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the ALS Association, Northern New England Chapter, 10 Ferry Street, Suite 438, Concord, N.H. 03301
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H. is in charge of the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.