Robert E. Parsons, 68

LACONIA — Robert “Bob” Ernest Parsons, 68, of Keasor Court, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, with family by his side.

Bob was born on Sept. 24, 1949, in Hartford, Connecticut, the son of Ernest Robert and Marion Laura (Pierce) Parsons.  

Bob served honorably in the United States Army and was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, camping and racing, including NASCAR and modified.

Bob is survived by his wife, Alberta (Sweeney) Parsons; a son, Robert Parsons; three daughters, Stacy Bivolcic and her husband, Rob, Vicki Greenwood and her husband, Mark, and Theresa “Lynn” Ignatowski; his mother, Marion Laura Parsons; a brother, Kenneth Parsons; three sisters, Sarah Baker, Lily Graceau, and Theresa Parsons; many grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, Robert was predeceased by a sister, Bonnie Emerson, and his beloved dog, Prince.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, Aug. 31, at 11:30 a.m. at the New Hampshire State Veterans' Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen.

For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to VFW Post 1670, 143 Court St., Laconia NH 03246.

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