Rene “Bob” Desmanches age 68 of Salem, NH, died Sunday at the Laconia Genesis Center, Laconia, NH.
He was born in Quebec, Canada, where he grew up and attended schools. He was a resident of Salem for many years.
Bob was a horse trainer and worked track maintenance for Rockingham Park in Salem, NH.
He loved horses, playing pool in the Salem VWF League, and enjoyed watching cowboy movies.
He is survived by his longtime companion Ann Antonelli of Salem, NH
Step Children: Donna & Mike Gurley of Salem, NH
Deborah Costa of Leominster, MA
Marilyn Brown of Winchester, MA
Vincent & Cheri Antonelli of Danville, NH
William & Paula Antonelli of Watertown, MA
Children: Marie-Claude Desmanches, Stephane Desmanches,
& Suzie Desmanches all of Canada
Sisters: Huguette Lepage, Monique Lepage, Denise Lepage, Claudette Lepage,
& Marie-France Lepage all of Canada
Several Grandchildren & Many Nieces & Nephews
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, May 7 at 10:00 AM at Mary Queen of Peace Church, Salem, NH. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem, NH.
Calling hours will be Thursday May 6 from 6-8 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH.