Laura MacLellan

from the August 17, 1994 issue of The Country Chronicle

Lebanon, N.H. – Laura MacLellan, 77, a lifelong resident, died Saturday, August 6 at the McKerley Health Care Center in Lebanon.

Mrs. MacLellan was born in Lebanon, Feb. 15, 1917, the daughter of William and Lena (Nallett) Little and attended Sacred Heart School and Lebanon High School.

She was married to Roderick J. MacLellan, who died Feb. 23, 1980.

For many years Mrs. MacLellan worked in area woolen mills.  In 1984, she retired as a nurses aide from the Veterans Affairs Hospital in White River Junction after 18 years of service.

Mrs. MacLellan was a member of the American Legion Auxillary and the Retired Federal Employees Association.  She enjoyed knitting and loved animals.  She was an avid beano player.

Survivors include a son, Roderick J. MacLellan Jr. of Cary, N.C.; a daughter, Nancy Dutile of Lebanon; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Friends called at the Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m.  A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m.at the Sacred Heart Church in Lebanon.  Burial followed in the Valley Cemetery in Lebanon.

The family requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Upper Valley Humane Society, HC63 Box 52A, Lebanon, NH 03766.