Laconia-----Gretchen Gayle Houle, 47, of 18A Charles Street, passed away at the Lakes Region General Hospital on Wednesday, April 20, 2011.
Gretchen was born June 4, 1963 in Laconia, the daughter of George J. and Jeanette M. (Sowle) Houle. She was a lifelong resident of Laconia, LHS graduate, and had an associate’s degree from LRCC. She held many jobs but her favorite were her years at Laconia High School.
Gretchen deeply loved her children and was kind and open hearted, living day by day. She enjoyed friends, family and music.
Survivors include a son, Tyler J. Houle, and a daughter, Isabella J. Houle, both of Laconia; her parents, George J. & Jeanette M. (Sowle) Houle, of Laconia; three sisters, Tracey and husband, Jamie Gilbert of Laconia, Virginia and Pat McMillan of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Jacqueline Columbus of Gas City, Indiana; her three nephews, Aaron Houle, Jake Gilbert and Dylan Gilbert, and her niece, Haven Gilbert, all of New Hampshire and several nephews and nieces in Indiana. She was predeceased by two brothers, Jeffrey J. Houle and Douglas E. Houle.
Memorial calling hours will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 from 5:00-7:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Prayer Service will follow the calling hours at 7:00PM also at the Funeral Home.
A Committal Service will be at 10:00AM on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the family lot in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia, N.H.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Education Fund for Isabella J. Houle, c/o Laconia Savings Bank, 62 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.