Olive M. Lafond
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Olive (Ollie) Mae Lafond. Age 80, Passed away peacefully October 24, 2022 in the loving care of Presidential Oaks in Concord, NH. She joins her late husband, Bob, of 46 years, in heaven.
Ollie grew up in Conway, NH where she graduated from Kennett High School. After graduation Ollie joined the Air Force and shortly thereafter met her best friend and the love of her life Robert Lafond. She and Bob married, blending a family of 5 boys.
Ollie spent 27 years working for New England Telephone. She was also very active in volunteer organizations including the Telephone Pioneers where she engaged in philanthropic work including providing donations and scholarships. After her retirement she continued her volunteer work with the AARP Driver's Safety Program as an Instructor and later becoming the State Coordinator. She was an avid golfer winning various championships at the Derryfield Country Club.
Ollie will be remembered as a kind and gentle person. She is survived by 2 sisters, her sons and their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 from 9:30am - 11:30am followed by a Funeral Service from 11:30am - 12:30pm at Bennett Funeral Home 209 N. Main Street Concord, NH. As a veteran, Ollie will be laid to rest at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery where she will once again be reunited with Bob to spend eternity side by side. The burial will be held at 2:00pm at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen, NH
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org)