FRANKLIN - Jean Shirley Carter, 86, a longtime resident of Northfield died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, at the Peabody Home in Franklin following a period of failing health. She had been a resident there for 10 years.She was born in Concord, Oct. 26, 1924, daughter of Charles and Winifred (Grant) Carter.Jean worked in the laundry department at Laconia linen for many years.Jean loved dogs, especially cocker spaniels.She was predeceased by two sisters, Lois Carter who died in 2001 and Arlene Carter who died in 2002.She leaves cousins, including Kerma Shampney of Warner. A funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Baptist Church of Franklin. Spring burial will be in Park Cemetery in Tilton.Arrangements are under the care of the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home in Tilton. Expressions of sympathy may be made to either the Peabody Home, 24 Peabody Place, Franklin NH 03235, or to the NH Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia NH 03247-0572. For other information go to www.smartfuneralhome.com