GILFORD-----Robert “Bob” Gove Watson, 97, of Watson Road, died at his son’s home in Hopkinton on Saturday, September 29, 2018.
Robert was born on September 8, 1921 in Gilford the son of Maurice G. and Helen D. (Bower) Watson. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during WWII as a bugler and a chief machinist’s mate.
Robert was an electrician for over thirty five years. He was a self-taught woodworker designing and making distinctive pieces, tables, cabinets, doors and many wood turned bowls and Boston rockers. Robert was a man of many and varied talents.
He was a member of the Gilford Community Church, Mt. Lebanon Lodge #32 and was a member of the Bektash Shriners of Concord NH.
Robert is survived by a son, Bradley G. Watson, of Hopkinton; three grandchildren; Joshua G. Watson and his wife, Catrina, of Webster, Bethany Watson and her husband, Jean Leon, of Quincy, MA and Jessamyn Watson and her husband, Scott Wilcoxson, of Bristol; five great grandchildren, Reagann Watson, Hayden Wilcoxson, Dakota Watson, Kelyn Leon and Khaleb Leon; a brother, Daniel W. Watson, of Moultonborough and several nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife, Rita P. Watson and his sister, Dr. Barbara W. Amaral.
There will be no calling hours.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 11:00am at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH using the Carriage House entrance.
Burial will follow with Military Honors in Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford NH.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to The Gilford Community Church, 19 Potter Hill Road, Gilford NH or to the Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord NH 03301.
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 go www.wilkinsonbeane.com.