Genevieve R. Baines

Seabrook Beach - Genevieve “Gen” R. Baines of Seabrook Beach passed away, in her home, on September 28, 2022. Gen was born August 10, 1929 to the late Peter and Rose (Mikalonis) Yanukonis in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Gen was a 1947 graduate of Lawrence High School and continued her education receiving a secretarial degree from McIntosh Junior College, also in Lawrence. In 1949, Gen married her high school sweetheart, Wallace “Wally” E. Baines. . Immediately after the wedding they traveled to Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona where she worked to help put her husband thru college. As a devoted wife and mother of four daughters she supported her husband’s career moves starting at Hampton Academy, NH; Jeffersonville Central School, NY; with a final move to Norwich University, Northfield, VT. During the summers Wally attended Boston University to complete his Doctorate degree. These summers were spent in Seabrook Beach,which eventually became the family’s summer home. During Wally’s tenure as a professor at Norwich University, Gen not only supported her husband, but became very involved in organizing and planning faculty functions. One of her favorites was running the college’s ski area. Also, at this same time Gen was a staunch supporter of her girls going to college and continuing their education after high school. Education was so important to her, that once her girls were all at college, she fulfilled her dream and went back to college, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, from Norwich University/Vermont College in 1988. . .the year Wally retired! Upon retirement Wally and Gen spent 22 winters at Vista Plantation, Vero Beach, Fl. Here she continued to enjoy cooking, entertaining and golf; still summering in Seabrook Beach. When Wally passed after 62 years of marriage, Gen, remained at their Seabrook Beach house under the watchful eyes of her daughters. Gen is survived by daughters Jan Marie, Laurie, Cathie and Judith; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Gen was predeceased by her parents, husband, three sisters: Ann, Lillian, Ruth, their spouses; and brothers-in-law: Richard and Lawrence. To honor Genevieve’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. We invite you to privately celebrate Genevieve’s memory in your own way. The family will gather to celebrate her life at a later time. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name can be made by clicking here to Rockingham VNA & Hospice, c/o Exeter Hospital 5 Alumni Drive, Exeter, NH 03833 or the New Hampshire State Library, c/o Ardith Peterson, 20 Park Street, Concord, NH 03301.

Genevieve R. Baines

August 10, 1929 - September 28, 2022