Robert J. Wilkesman age 58 of Atkinson, NH, formerly of Salem, NH, died Tuesday at the Manchester VA Hospital.
He was born in Methuen, MA, grew up and was educated in Salem, NH and graduated from Salem High School in 1967. He was a resident of Atkinson for the past 10 years, formerly of Salem.
In 1981 he graduated from New England Institute in Boston, MA. Bob worked as a funeral director for many years in the Boston Area. Bob was currently working in domestic care for Residential Resources in Hampstead, NH, before his illness.
He was a member and Past Exhaulted Ruler for the Derry-Salem Elks Lodge in Salem, NH. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Salem.
He is survived by his Daughter: Alanna Joy Wilkesman of Arizona
Son: Jonathan Louis Wilkesman of Arizona
Several Cousins
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday Aug. 17 at 10 AM at St. Joseph Church, Salem, NH. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem.
Calling hours will be held Thursday Aug. 16 from 4-7 PM, with an Elks Service at 6 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St, Salem, NH.