WILKINSON BEANE - Key Persons
Austin Perrin is a 2013 graduate of Prospect Mountain High School in Alton and a 2019 Summa Cum Laude graduate of FINE Mortuary College in Norwood, MA. He is a Licensed Funeral Director and has a Crematory Operators License. Austin and his wife Stephanie live in Gilmanton Ironworks with their three children; Alexis, Sophie, and Charlie, and their black lab Goose. Austin enjoys fishing and spending time with his family.
Job Titles:
- Apprentice Funeral Director and Embalming
Cody is the son of Craig Beane, is a fifth generation Beane to work for Wilkinson Beane. Cody is a graduate of Bishop Brady High School in Concord and received his Associate Degree in General Education from NHTI in 2020. Through the National Funeral Directors Association, he received his Crematory Operators License in 2020. Cody is currently attending FINE Mortuary College in Norwood, MA. He resides in Laconia with his girlfriend Madison Wunsch, and their dog Millie. He enjoys snowboarding in the winter and the outdoors in the summer.
Job Titles:
- Funeral Director & Embalmer / Owner
- Generation Funeral Director
Craig S. Beane, oldest son of Russell Beane, graduated from Canton College in Canton, New York in 1992 with an associates degree in mortuary science. After serving his apprenticeship, he was then licensed as a funeral director and began working full-time for the funeral home in 1993. He is the fourth generation in the Beane family to join the firm.
Craig S. Beane is a fourth generation funeral director and became the owner of Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette in November 2019. He is the oldest son of Russell Beane and a lifelong resident of the Lakes Region. Craig graduated from Laconia High School in 1990, and then continued his education at Canton College in Canton, New York where he received his Associate's Degree in Mortuary Science in 1992. After serving his apprenticeship, he became a licensed Funeral Director and began working full-time for the family firm in 1993. Craig also has a Crematory Operators License. Craig is a member, past president, and a Paul Harris Fellow of the Laconia Rotary Club, incorporator of the Taylor Community, incorporator of LRGHealthcare, and incorporator of Belknap County Economic Development Council. Craig has one son, Cody, a labradoodle Timber, and a goldendoodle, Governor.
Curtis T. Beane is the youngest son of Russell Beane and a fourth generation family member in funeral service. Curtis graduated from Laconia High School in 1995 and attended Mt. Ida College in Newton, MA, where he graduated from in 1998. Curtis received his Crematory Operators License, and since 1998, oversees daily operations at Winnipesaukee River Crematorium. Curtis and his wife, Jessica Paradise Beane, Manager of the Gilford branch of the Bank of New Hampshire, and their two daughters, Addison and Delaney, reside in Gilford.
Cynthia (Cindy) attended Green Mountain College studying Business Administration and then completed an Associate's Degree in Funeral Services from The New England Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in Boston MA, graduating in 1988. She obtained her NH Funeral Director's License in 1989. She worked for her grandfather at Emmons Funeral Home Inc in Bristol until 1993 when she became majority owner of the business. She was the sole licensed Funeral Director operating the Emmons Funeral Home until she joined Wilkinson Beane as of January 1, 2024.
Dana S. "Ace" Beane joined the firm in 1919 after service in the Army during World War I. He took over ownership in 1947, together with his sons Donald and Roger upon their return from World War II service. They then moved the business to its current location on Pleasant Street in the mansion known as the Mayo home - built and occupied by hosiery manufacturer Frank P. Hold from 1895-1904. Roger Beane worked for the firm until his retirement in 1982. Donald Beane was treasurer of the firm until his retirement in 1993.
Job Titles:
- Funeral Care Assistant / Maintenance Director
Job Titles:
- Funeral Director & Embalmer
Jordie moved to New Hampshire from Las Vegas, NV, in 2014. She started her journey in the funeral industry in 2016, when she enrolled into FINE Mortuary College, in Norwood, MA. She graduated from FINE Mortuary College in 2019. She became a Licensed Funeral Directory in 2021. In her free-time she enjoys painting, wood burning, finding new places to eat, her cats Beast and Morticia, and spending time with family. Jordie resides in Laconia with her fiancé.
Jordie Nelson moved to New Hampshire from Las Vegas, NV, in 2014. She started her journey in the funeral industry in 2016, when she enrolled into FINE Mortuary College, in Norwood, MA. Jordie graduated from FINE Mortuary College in 2019. She received her Crematory Operators License in 2017. Jordie is a volunteer with the Hollis Police Benevolent Association, which holds an annual benefit to support local first responders. In her free time she enjoys painting, wood burning, finding new places to eat, and spending time with family. Jordie resides in Laconia.
Job Titles:
- Apprentice Funeral Director and Embalming
Kathryn is a Lakes Region native who started her journey in the funeral industry in 2022. She studied Visual Arts at NHTI-Concord's Community College and is furthering her education in Mortuary Science at Cape Cod Community College. In her free time, she enjoys going out on Jeep trails in her Wrangler, kayaking and fishing. Kathryn resides in Belmont with her two dogs, Smokey, a Shetland Sheppard, and Odin, an Australian Sheppard.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant
- Bookkeeper
Dana S. "Ace" Beane joined the firm in 1919 after service in the Army during World War I. He took over ownership in 1947, together with his sons Donald and Roger upon their return from World War II service. They then moved the business to its current location on Pleasant Street in the mansion known as the Mayo home - built and occupied by hosiery manufacturer Frank P. Hold from 1895-1904. Roger Beane worked for the firm until his retirement in 1982. Donald Beane was treasurer of the firm until his retirement in 1993.
Job Titles:
- Crematory Operator / Funeral Care Assistant
- Funeral Care Assistant / Crematory Operator
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Russell J. Beane, son of Donald Beane, joined the funeral home in 1974 and is currently president of the firm. He graduated from Laconia High School in 1967 and Keene State College in 1971. He also attended New England Institute and graduated in 1974. Two of his three sons have continued the tradition and are working full-time for the firm. He is married to Carol Ann Akerman Beane. Russell retired from the firm in 2019.
Job Titles:
- Assistant
- Funeral Director
Job Titles:
- Licensed Funeral Director, State of Massachusetts
Ted Tunnicliffe, Licensed Funeral Director State of Massachusetts, relocated here from Massachusetts and was the former owner of MacRae-Tunnicliffe Funeral Home in Concord, MA. Ted and his wife Linda reside in Laconia.