Robert O. Baxter Jr., 71

TILTON — Robert “Bob” Owen Baxter Jr., 71, of Tilton, died Sept. 16, 2018, at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia.

Born in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, on Oct. 28, 1946, he was the son of Robert O. Sr. and Armania (Adams) Baxter.

Bob resided in Massachusetts for many years and moved to New Hampshire in the mid-1990s and had resided in Tilton thereafter.

Bob owned and operated Cadillac Cars Limited in Somerville, Massachusetts, for many years, and in New Hampshire, he was a self-employed mechanic.

Bob was always the toughest guy on the street, with the biggest heart. He had a passion for cars, boats and dancing.

Bob was predeceased by his son, Robert O. Baxter III, of Everett, Massachusetts, who died in July of this year.

He is survived by his sons, Anthony Canario of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Craig Baxter of Billerica, Massachusetts, and Justin Baxter of Eatonton, Georgia; his daughter, Sarah Anne Welch of Meredith; six grandchildren; his sister, Roberta Baxter-Burke of Randolph, Massachusetts; and nieces and nephews.

A memorial gathering will be held in the Mayhew Funeral Home, 204 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

To sign Bob’s Book of memories, www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com.