Robert B. Gilkinson, 64, of Londonderry, NH, died Wednesday, October 25, 2006 in the Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH after a sudden illness. Mr. Gilkinson was born in Waterford, PA on August 1, 1942, a son of Bertha (Hess) and the late Leroy Gilkinson. He was a resident of Londonderry since 1976, formerly living in Danvers, MA and Brockton, MA. He was an Air Force veteran serving during the Vietnam era. Mr. Gilkinson was the owner and operator of Software Resources, Inc. in Londonderry since 1980. He was a lifetime member of the NRA and enjoyed hunting, fishing and working in the yard.
In addition to his mother of Girard, PA; he is survived by his wife, Elizabeth M. (Doten) Gilkinson of Londonderry; one son, Michael Gilkinson and wife Deana of E. Kingston, NH; one daughter, Lori Cassidy of Merrimack, NH; one grandson, Zachary Cassidy of Merrimack; one brother, Charles Gilkinson of Fairview, PA; one sister, Charlotte Clark of Girard, PA; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Leroy P. Gilkinson Jr.
There were no calling hours. Following cremation, a memorial service was held on Saturday, October 28th at 10:00am in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, Inc., 612 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127.