LACONIA – Lawrence Robert “Bob” Pelletier Jr., 72, of 44A Pearl Street, died Tuesday, October 27, 2015 in his home.
He was born on September 2, 1943 in Nashua, the son of the late Lawrence Sr. and Rita (Soucy) Pelletier. Bob worked for over 17 years as a caregiver for Easter Seals, spending much of that time assisting his dear friend, Shane. Bob became an honorary member of the “Jordan” family and attended weddings, birthday parties, holidays and countless moments with Shane. He was also known for his crazy exchanges with the nieces and nephews who often referred to him as Uncle Bob. He cherished the memory of his late mother and enjoyed sharing memories of his own family, including his brothers, sisters and his grandchildren. Bob enjoyed life and being silly. He also enjoyed imparting his years of wisdom with anyone he met and often offered up decorating advice to anyone venturing into a new project in or around their homes. Bob was known for his sensitive side but also for his enthusiasm and persistence.
He is survived by his son, Robert Pelletier of Brookline, two daughters; Lisa Danzinger and her husband Michael of Nashua and Ericca O’Brien and her husband Bill of Seattle, WA, nine brothers; Paul Pelletier of Hudson, Richard Pelletier and his wife Linda of Litchfield, Dennis Pelletier and his wife Pam of Manchester, Phillip Pelletier and his wife Gail of LaBelle, FL, David Pelletier and his wife Kathy of Hillsborough, Ronald Pelletier and his wife Kathy of Boscawen, Danny Pelletier of Brookline, Jerry Pelletier of Hudson and Jimmy Pelletier of Milford, three sisters; Corine Wilmot and her husband Harold of Milford, Pauline Beaudoin and her husband Arthur of Nashua and Arlene King of Nashua, five grandchildren; Jeanine, Tasha, Billy, Abby and Stephen and one great grandchild, Taelyr. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Jeanine (Labranche) Pelletier and one sister, Jacqueline Tremblay.
Calling hours will be held from 4PM to 7PM on Friday, November 6, 2015 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11AM on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at St. Andre Bessette Parish - St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia.
Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Easter Seals of New Hampshire, 555 Auburn Street, Manchester, NH 03103.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.