Letty C. Lewis Gonthier

LANCASTER – Letty C. Lewis Gonthier, 83, died Monday evening, March 25, 2024, at the Lafayette Center, Franconia, NH.

Born on December 11, 1940, Letty was the daughter of Herbert H. “Duffy” Lewis and Christine M. Hawes Lewis. She was a graduate of Lancaster High School where she excelled in basketball. She continued her education at various schools including NHTI where she graduated with honors and a degree in nursing.

Letty loved the outdoors. She was an avid swimmer and was a town pool lifeguard during her high school years. Walking, hiking, kayaking, and cross-country skiing were some of her favorite activities. She had a beautiful singing voice and participated in her school and church choirs. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving family members include her two daughters, Laurie A. Gonthier Matthews of Whitefield, Amy Lynne Gonthier of Bethlehem; her two grandchildren, Brodie Morancie and wife Katelyn and their daughter Savannah, Brandon Morancie and wife Reina; her sister, Barbara Verdone; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and sisters Meredith Sherman and Melody Chartier.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 29th at 11:00AM in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Reverend Lyn Winter will officiate.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Bancroft House, PO Box 344, Franconia, NH 03580 or thebancrofthouse.com.