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Leonore Lindsay Obituary
DOVER - Leonore Lindsay of Dover, passed away on July 4, 2013.
Leonore was born to Cosmo Tullie and Angela Colavecchio Tullie in Providence, R.I. on January 4, 1932.
Leonore was married to her loving husband, Gilford Lindsay for 36 years.
Leonore and her husband embarked on many business ventures together, in New England and Florida. She enjoyed spending time with her family; cooking, knitting, bingo and making porcelain dolls. She volunteered her time to make specialized items for those in need; including items for premature babies and those serving in the US armed forces.
She was a loving, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She will be missed tremendously!
Leonore leaves her brother Louis Tullie and his wife Marie of North Providence, R.I.; her 3 daughters and their spouses, Gayle and Tom Laughton of Dover, Marylou and Doug Anderson of Sarasota, Fla. and Donna and John Kallio of Sarasota, Fla.; 7 grandchildren Chelsea and TJ Laughton of Dover, James and Jeffrey Bibbo of Dover, Mark Chag and his wife Shawna of Greenland, John Anderson of Sarasota, Fla. and Laura Anderson of Boca Raton, Fla.; and 1 great granddaughter, Kennedy Chag, who will miss her beloved "Gigi"; and many nieces and nephews that Leonore adored.
Besides her parents, her husband, Gilford predeceased her in 1993 and her sister Theresa Dean of Clinton, Mass. in 1994.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Hyder Family Hospice Home, 280 County Farm Rd, Dover, N.H. or Wentworth Douglass Hospital, 789 Central Avenue, Dover, N.H. The family of Leonore Lindsay wishes to thank all of the staff at Hyder House and Wentworth Douglass for the special care they provided to her during her brief illness.
Friends & family may call from 10-11 a.m. on July 20th with a memorial service to be held in at 11 a.m. at Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home, 655 Central Avenue, Dover, N.H. To sign our online guest book, please go to www.purdyfuneralservice.com.
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Cathy (Toland) Kilpatrick
July 19, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I remember your mother fondly from her visits to Dover so very long ago. A lovely lady in every respect
Monique RN
July 18, 2013
Mrs. Lindsay, I will miss your smile and sense of humor, calling me "Kid". My sincerest condolences to your family.
Lisa Laughton
July 17, 2013
Lee, Your were a fantastic mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. I know that you are at peace now. All the Laughton's (brothers,sisters,nieces and nephews)will all miss having you at the family table when we all get together sharing all your stories and jokes with us.RIP Lee, we will miss you. xo
helen and wayne linscott
July 16, 2013
gayle and tom, helen and i send our condolences to you and your family, we are very sorry for your loss. she had to of been a very special person to help those in need, im sure she will be deeply missed. helen and wayne linscott
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July 16, 2013
Our sincere condolences.
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Carolyn Sorensen
July 16, 2013
I miss my dear friend. Her funny e mails made the day start off right. At Covered Brdge you are sadly missed for your lovely smile.
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