Sanbornton----Robert B. McCulla, 73, of Lower Smith Road, Sanbornton, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Brigham & Women's Hospital.
Robert was born December 15, 1940 to the late William and Grace (Holtz) McCulla in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Robert began his aviation career as a corporate pilot for Gulf Oil Corporation , he signed on with Allegheny airlines which subsequently became us airways, he retired after 30 years with the airline. Robert was also very active with the Laconia Airport, piloting planes for the Winnaero Aerospace Career Educational Academy, educating teens. He loved flying, skiing and spending time with family.
He is survived by his former wife and best friend, Mary Ann Achter, a step-daughter, Melanie "Mame" Kendall, a sister, Leslie Gordon, of Naples Florida, and one grandchild, Maggie Kendall. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his son, Scott Robert McCulla.
Calling Hours will be Sunday, November 30, 2014, from 2-4pm. using the Carriage House Entrance at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, New Hampshire 03246.
A Celebration of Life will be on Monday, December 1, 2014, at 10am, also using the Carriage House Entrance at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield street Laconia, NH 03246
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to WinnAero, 65 Aviation way, Gilford NH, 03249
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com.