GILFORD - Robert D. King, 79, formerly of Cotton Hill Road, died Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia.
He was born on December 15, 1938 in Laconia, the son of the late Lucien and Irene (Paquette) King. Robert served in the US Army. He worked for several years as a tool-and-die maker for Aavid Engineering. Robert was a longtime member of the Laconia Elks #876. He enjoyed fly fishing and working on his classic VW Beetle.
He is survived by his son, Ralph King and Donna Hume of Meredith, two daughters; Tamara Lindberg and husband Duane of CA, Debra Lucas and husband Ken of AZ, one brother, Lucien King and wife Joyce of FL, three sisters; Betty Weitekamp of AZ, Marcella Perry of Alton, Carole Maheux and husband Roland of VT. Four grandchildren; Damien Wyatt of GA, Phoenix DeMark of Laconia, Brianna and Brittany Lindberg of CA. two great grandchildren; Clara and Lincoln Wyatt of GA. His companion, Elaine Muller of Gilford.
There will be no calling hours.
A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 11:00 am at Bayside Cemetery, Union Avenue Laconia, NH.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 12:00Noon at Patrick's Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford NH.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014 or to New Hampshire Humane Society, PO BOX 572, Laconia, NH 03247
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.