Franklin----- Robert “Huggy Bear” Sanville, 54, passed peacefully at his home, on July 4, 2012, surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle.
Robert was born in Laconia, N.H. on November 30, 1957 to William and Florence (Russell) Sanville. Robert spent several years coaching Laconia Little League baseball and as an active member of Men’s Softball at Memorial Park. In addition to his love for baseball, Robert also enjoyed time with his family, NASCAR, bowling, camping, his Harley Davidson and his time long-haul and local truck driving. His greatest enjoyment was coaching Little League and watching his kids play softball and coach as adults. He was very proud of his children, they were his whole life.
Robert is survived by his wife, Wanda L. Taylor, of Franklin, N.H. and her daughter, Kim Fontaine of Aptos, Calif. He is also survived by his children, Craig Sanville, Heidi Therrien and Kylie Sanville all of Laconia, N.H.; his grandchildren, Ian, Mikaila, Kaegan, Kainan and Anthony all of Laconia, N.H.; his siblings, Gerald Austin, Bill Austin, Beverly Jenness, Dennis Sanville and Wilfred Sanville as well as several nephews and nieces and his beloved four- legged little girl, Ebby. Robert was predeceased by both parents, his brother, Thomas Sanville, his nephew, Peter Austin and sister-in-law, Rita Austin.
Calling hours will be held from 1:00-3:00PM on Sunday, July 8, 2012 in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
A Funeral Service will follow the calling hours at 3:00PM also at the Funeral Home.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire 814 Elm St., Suite 300, Manchester, NH 03101-2230 or to the Laconia Little League, c/o Eric Petell, 28 Opal Lane, Laconia, NH 03246.
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.