Robert L. Willard Sr.

He was born April 11, 1959 in Norwich, CT., the son of Arthur and Antoinette (Marcinak) Willard. He was a 1978 graduate of Wyman Memorial High School.

Growing up his family operated a flower farm and he grew up with a keen appreciation for flowers. His family was also very close and he enjoyed spending time with them.

For many years Bob worked for Timken in Keene. He also worked for the Keene Sentinel part-time. He had a very strong work ethic, which he passed along to his sons. He was also a member of the Lebanon, CT Fire Department and also a company out of Michigan.

Bob loved being in the outdoors; hiking, fishing and simply enjoying the beauty of nature. He also enjoyed woodworking and was an excellent craftsman, creating clocks, flower boxes and magazine racks.

On May 22, 1982 he married the love of his life, Dianne Warner. He was a devoted husband and loving Dad.

Bob also enjoyed the quiet solitude of simply being at home, reading a good book, working on a puzzle or watching his favorite episode of Star Trek. He was also an avid animal lover and enjoyed sharing his home with many pets throughout the years.

He is survived by his wife, Dianne; his sons, Robert L. Willard, II, Aaron J. Willard and Matthew E. Willard; his mother, Antoinette “Toni” Willard; his sisters, Charlene Fuller and her husband Adam and Theresa Norton and her husband William and several nieces, nephews and extended family members.

A Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court St. Keene, NH from 1 to 3pm.

Bob had his share of struggles in life. One of these was his diagnosis with Parkinson’s. He was always hopeful for what research might come along and was always supportive of organizations that provide funding. With this in mind, Bob’s family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, New Hampshire Chapter, PO Box 183, Londonderry, NH 03053.