GILFORD – Robert William Sears, 53, of 343 Old Lake Shore Road, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at the Manchester VA Medical Center in Manchester.
He was born on June 11, 1962 in Laconia, the son of William E. and Lulu E. (Roberts) Sears. Robert served in the US Air Force, being stationed at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, Hahn AFB, Germany and Pease AFB in Portsmouth, NH. He worked for several years as a Air Driver for UPS in Manchester and in Bedford. Robert enjoyed hunting, which he often enjoyed with his father. Robert also enjoyed competition shooting, watching the Red Sox and New England Patriots and family gatherings. A lover of the outdoors, Robert also enjoyed skiing, ice climbing and hiking Mount Washington and Tuckerman’s Ravine.
He is survived by his parents; William E. and Lulu Sears of Gilford, his sister, Doreen Ann Sears of Gilford, aunts, uncles and cousins.
There will be no calling hours.
A private graveside service will be held at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the NH Veterans Cemetery Association, Inc. PO Box 626, Concord, NH 03302-0626 or to an animal charity of one’s choice.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.