Franklin - Arlene I. [Flack] Harper, RN, 86, passed away Dec. 24, 2010, at the Mountain Ridge Nursing Home where she had resided for over three years.
She was born March 4, 1924 in Laconia to Chester J. and Sadie (Frye) Flack. She grew up in Laconia and graduated from Laconia High School and Laconia School of Nursing where she was known as “Ma” Harper for many years in the nursery caring for the new born.
She married William H. Harper in 1943 where they lived in Lakeport and raised a family. She was actively involved as a leader in the 4-H program in Belknap County for many years. In later years she wintered in Hobe Sound, Florida where she was predeceased by her husband in1992 after 49 years.
Immediate family members include three children Susan L. Warner and her husband Ray F. Warner of Franklin; Scott G. Harper and his wife Janice A. Harper of Lakeport; Sally A. Harper of Bristol; two grandchildren Zachary W. Harper and Troy S. Harper; and a sister, Elizabeth A. Zyrkowski of Hobe Sound, FL. She was predeceased by her brothers James and Russell.
Private graveside services will be held in the spring in the Union Cemetery in Laconia.
Memorial donations may be made to the NH Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the family. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com