Florence M Ball

Florence M. Ball, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at The Golden Crest Assisted Living Facility in Franklin, NH. She was born on May 28, 1944, in Berlin, NH, daughter of the late Leo and Adela LeBlanc (Bourassa). Florence grew up in Berlin and attended the Groveton School.

Florence had a love for crocheting blankets, playing bingo, going to church, attending the Elks Club and VFW and helping give back to the community. She was lovingly known as Gram to her grandchildren.

Florence had a heart of gold when it came to her family and friends. She would give the shirt off her back if she could. Her love for music and TV shows (especially country western) and dancing will never be forgotten. She will never be forgotten for her overboard Christmas decorating and her collectibles. She had the most upbeat and inspiring personality. There was not a day where you wouldn’t find her on her chair playing Yahtzee or crocheting something. Her fire personality and being a jokester and prankster will always be remembered.

Florence is survived by her sons, Dwayne Ball and wife Lori of Rochester, NH, Christopher Ball of Concord, NH, Mike Ball of Franklin, NH, and Carl Ball of Vermont; Grandchildren, Miranda, Christopher, Tammy, Rachel, Clinton, and Jolene; Great Grandchildren, Amelia, Travis, Avery, Maple, Willow, Addy, Savanah, and Aleah and siblings, Paulene Goodreau, Jackie LeBlanc and significant other Freeman, Leo Leblanc, Shirley Deth, Richard LeBlanc and wife Barbara. Florence also leaves behind her companion of 20+ years Dick Boynton, her longtime friend Nykie Cohen and many nieces and nephews.

Florence is preceded in death by her husband Bruce Ball, sisters, Irene Ball, Aline Coster, and Lorraine LeBlanc, brothers-in-law Andy Goodreau and Walter Deth and her sister-in-law Lorraine LeBlanc.

Services are private and being held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are encouraged to be made to Lend a Helping Can which helps families in need of food in NH.