GILFORD — Helen D. Loyer, 83, of 42 Orchard Drive died at her home on Monday, June 11, 2012.

Mrs. Loyer was born April 6, 1929, in New York, N.Y., the daughter of Thomas and Helen D. (Andes) Cahill. Mrs. Loyer resided in Sudbury, Mass., before moving to the Lakes Region 25 years ago.

Mrs. Loyer loved her family, her cocker spaniels, and boating on Lake Winnipesaukee. She especially enjoyed her trips to Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casinos. Mrs. Loyer was also a great cook.

Survivors include sons Floyd J. Loyer III and his wife, Sheri, of Gilford, and Kenneth G. Loyer and his wife, Renee, of Sudbury, Mass.; and grandchildren Michele, Luke, Miranda, Corinne, and Kenneth Jr.

In addition to her parents and two brothers, she was predeceased in 2000 by her husband, Floyd J. Loyer Jr. They had been married for 49 years.

There will be no calling hours.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 13, at 10 a.m. at St. Andre Bessette Parish-St. Joseph Church, 30 Church St., Laconia.

Burial will be in the family lot in Wadsworth Cemetery, Sudbury, Mass., on June 13 at 2 p.m.

For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the NH Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia NH 03246.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.