Robert H. Bonner, 94

MEREDITH — Robert H. Bonner, 94, of Meredith, passed away peacefully at his home on August 22, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Born on February 1, 1928 in Plymouth, he was the son of Clifford and Christine (Woodard) Bonner in Plymouth.

Bob served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon his return he married Glenna Anair on April 3, 1954. They built their home next to his parents’ house in Meredith Center where they raised six children and fostered and provided for countless babies until they were able to be adopted.

Bob was a founding member of the Sno-Streakers Snowmobile Club. He was a member of the American Legion Post 33 in Meredith.

Bob held several jobs over the years but loved working as a heavy equipment operator for various construction companies including W. F. Richards, Andrews Construction and Prime Construction.

Bob was predeceased by his wife, Glenna; his parents; and three sisters; and three brothers.

Bob leaves behind a sister, Ruth Miner of Tilton; six children, Nancy Mardin and husband Ray of Campton, Shirley Ballou of Belmont, Kathleen Elliott of Meredith, Paul Bonner and wife Becky of Meredith, Lisa Porter of Gilford, and Tammy Porter and husband Joe of Lincoln, Maine; his grandchildren, Danny Ballou and Amy, Allison Stickney and Jason, Tim Bonner and McKenzie, Travis Bonner and Jennifer, Shasta Wyatt and Brian, Cortney Carroll, Trevor Vallee, Justin Currier and Jackson Bonner; his great-grandchildren, Dominic, Alex, Danika, Hunter, Ellie, Travis Jr, Meredith, Robert and Thayer; and great-great granddaughter, Lakelyn.

A graveside service will be held for both, Glenna and Robert at the Oakland Cemetery in Meredith Center on October 1 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a celebration of life at the American Legion in Meredith.

The Mayhew Funeral Homes and Crematorium, in Meredith and Plymouth, are honored to assist the family with their arrangements. For more, go to: www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com.