Eugenia "Dolly" M. Whedon, 87, of 177 Morningside Drive, died at Genesis Eldercare Network, Laconia Center on Friday, November 2, 2007.

Mrs. Whedon was born October 19, 1920 in Laconia, New Hampshire, the daughter of Thomas and Josephine (LaFrenire) O'Mara. Mrs. Whedon lived most of her life in Laconia and also lived ten years in Concord. She was employed in the office at Scott & Williams and was also employed at the Kinsman Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Whedon was a communicant of St. Joseph Church and was a former member of the Ladies' Guild and the Catholic Daughters of America.

Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Marshall D. Whedon, Jr., of Laconia; three daughters, Marcia A. St. Louis of Tilton, Jean M. Baker of Elizabeth City, North Carolina and Ginger A. Ainsworth and her husband, Bill, of Sanbornton; a son, Jim M. Whedon, and his wife, Kathy, of Unity; thirteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; a sister, Therese Poire-Bedard, of Laconia and many nephews and nieces.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Whedon was predeceased by seven brothers and five sisters and also by a son, Thomas M. Whedon, in 2003.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, November 4, 2007 from 1-4PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 5, 2007 at 10AM at St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia, NH. by Rev. Gary Kosmowski, Pastor of the Church. Burial will follow in the family lot in St. Lambert Cemetery, Laconia, NH.

Flowers are appreciated. Memorial donations may be made to Holy Trinity Catholic School, 50 Church Street, Laconia, NH. 03246. Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH. is in charge of the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com Published in Fosters from November 4 to November 5, 2007