Doris Larlee

Doris P. Larlee, 98, of 25 Gould Avenue, Meredith, died November 1, 2019, at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Laconia after a period of declining health. Born in Cornish, Maine on April 10, 1921. Doris was the fourth child of Harry and Georgia Anna (Wilcox) Pendexter. Doris grew up in Cornish, Maine and graduated from Cornish High School in 1939. She married Russell W. Larlee on October 19, 1940 and made their first home in Conway, N.H. They moved to Meredith in 1950 when Russell was transferred to the Meredith Public Service Company office. Doris was a homemaker and worked part-time at the Country Kitchen Restaurant. She enjoyed cooking for her family and being Nana and caregiver to her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She joined the Lakeside Rebekah Lodge #34 in 1950 and held many offices over the years. Doris was a faithful member of the First Congregational Church, Highland Street, Meredith. Doris was predeceased by her husband of over sixty years, Russell W. Larlee, her sisters Edna, Stella and Lois, her brothers Maurice and Donald, and her son-in-law, Anthony Martin. She is survived by her daughters, Linda L. Martin, of Boscawen, and Paula L. Kloetz and her husband Andre, of Meredith. Doris was known as Nana to grandchildren Karen L. (Keenan) Schneider and husband Kevin of Dover, N.H., Kevin G. Keenan of Meredith, and Kris J. Kloetz and wife Nicole of New Hampton, N.H. and seven great grandchildren, Kayla Schneider, Tyler Schneider, Mackenzie Keenan, Emma Keenan, Carolyn Keenan, Evelyn Kloetz and Gunnar Kloetz, and dear family friends, Robert and Carol Pike of London, N.H. and many nieces and nephews. A grave side service will be held in Conway at The Conway Village Cemetery. The family of Doris would like to thank the Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association of 186 Waukewan Street, Meredith for all the months of excellent care and also the St. Francis Center, 406 Court Street, Laconia, for providing her with such loving care and respect during her final weeks. Donations in her memory may be made to either one of these outstanding organizations.

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Doris Larlee

April 10, 1921 - November 1, 2019