Robert S. Hilliard, 79, of Londonderry, NH, died Saturday March 20, 2021 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Derry, NH on November 25, 1941, a son of the late Sidney and Doris (Berry) Hilliard. He had been a resident of Londonderry for over 45 years, formerly living in Derry. Bob was a graduate of Pinkerton Academy in Derry, Class of 1959. After graduation, he and a few of his friends drove to Alaska from Derry. There, they worked on the salmon boats. After his return to New Hampshire, he used the earnings to fund his education at the New Hampshire Technical Institute, where he earned his welding degree. He had been employed as a foreman for Ingersoll - Rand in Nashua, NH for over 35 years. Bob loved spending time at the cottage on Northwood Lake. He was an avid Londonderry Lancers and Pinkerton Astros fan.
He is survived by his wife, Suzanne (Laplante) Hilliard of Londonderry; two sons, Brian Hilliard and his wife Nancy of Sterling, CT, and Sean Hilliard and his wife Tashia of Londonderry; four grandchildren, Chris Hilliard and his wife Melissa, Allison Hilliard, Maya Hilliard, and Nathan Hilliard; two brothers, Richard Hilliard of Pembroke, NH, and David Hilliard of Virginia; as well as his sister, Betty Bernier of Derry. He was predeceased by his siblings, Donald Hilliard and Virginia Godbois.
Following cremation, calling hours will be held on Friday, March 26th from 4 - 7:00pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes of Londonderry, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. Due to State of NH guidelines, all guests are required to wear masks, minimize contact and maintain social distancing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, MA/NH Chapter, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452.