Robert C. (“Bob”) Bryant of Salem, NH died Saturday, March 18 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen after a severe stroke. He was 77.
Bob was born in Somerville, MA, son of the late Fred and Barbara Bryant, and Edith (Littlefield) and Elmer Taylor. He was a graduate of Somerville Vocational High School (1946) and a successful salesman of industrial electronic components for DeMambro, Arrow Electronics, Cramer Electronics and Bell Industries (from which he retired in 1994).
Bob recently celebrated his 50th year with the Knights of Columbus, where he developed deep friendships with his fellow Knights. He was a former Grand Knight and active member of Salem Council #4442. His Knights of Columbus affiliation started in Somerville with Council # 75, where he served as a former Grand Knight and active member. He was a parishioner of St. Monica's Church in Methuen for 20 years, and a former parishioner of St. Joseph’s Church Salem, and St. Ann’s Church in Somerville.
Bob was predeceased by his son David of Salisbury, NH. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joan (Comeau) Bryant, sons (and their wives) Gene and Kelly of Salem; Robert and Karen of Salem; Alan and Terry of Somersworth, NH; daughter-in-law Donna of Salisbury, NH; Kenneth and Dorothy of Pembroke, NH; daughters (and their husbands) Karen and Joseph Leonard of Salem; and Diane and Gary Kierstead of Raymond, NH. He is also survived by his sister, Phyllis Krzywicki of Manchester, 17 of his 19 grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. He was predeceased by grandsons Sean Taylor Bryant and Mark Alan Bryant. He is also survived by many extended family members and countless friends with whom he had close bonds.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, March. 22. at 10:30 AM at St. Monica’s Church, Methuen, MA. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem, NH. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, March 21. from 3-5 & 7-9 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St, Salem, NH.
Bob was known for his simplicity and generosity. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Robert C. Bryant Memorial Fund, C/O Knights of Columbus, #4442, 37 Main St, Salem, NH 03079