Bridgewater, NH — Robert (Bob) Wilson, Jr. passed away after a long battle with cancer Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Concord Hospital – Laconia. His son Rob Wilson III and Daughter-in-Law Erica were with him in his final moments. He was 74 years of age.
Bob was born January 20, 1947 in Lancaster, NH, a son to Robert Wilson, Sr. and the late Justine Wilson. Bob attended Proctor Academy and graduated from Franklin High School. After briefly attending Keene State College, he went to work for the National Ski Patrol at Waterville Valley Resort, and later became the Assistant Mountain Manager at Burke Mountain, under Ford Hubbard. Bob went on to have an extensive construction management career, working for Pike Industries, Audley Construction, Northeast Erectors, and JB Sullivan Corporation out of Bedford, NH as a Project Manager. He went on to start his own company at the end of his career.
Bob loved sailing, skiing, and traveling to the Keys and St. John’s in the Caribbean. He was a passionate skier and outdoorsman throughout his life, who also enjoyed hunting and fly fishing; he was also an avid antique collector.
After retiring, Bob spent time traveling to some of his favorite places, eventually settling in Bridgewater, NH to help care for his parents. He was a man who deeply cared for and was devoted to his family, helping care for his Father and Mother until he couldn’t because of his illness. He was extremely proud of his children and his grandchildren. His children were inspired by the confidence and self-belief Bob instilled in them that they could be and do anything they wanted in life.
Bob was a very active member of the community who was heavily involved with the Kiwanis as a business leader in Concord, holding several positions – including President – within the organization throughout his years of involvement.
As a family man, he coached baseball for the Franklin Little League for many years in Franklin, NH when his children were involved in the organization. Bob is survived by his Father, Robert Wilson, Sr. of Bristol; his Sister Patrica Clark of Bristol; his children Robert Wilson III and wife Erica, Todd Wilson and wife Theresa; grandchildren, Dyllan Wilson, McKenna Wilson, Reed Wilson, Garrett Wilson, and Grace Wilson. He also has several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 11:00am-1:00pm at Veteran’s Memorial Ski Area in Franklin, NH: 266 Flaghole Rd, Franklin, NH 03235.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to Franklin Outing Club: Franklin Outing Club c/o Treasurer, 200 Prospect St., Franklin, NH 03235.
Published by Concord Monitor on Sep. 23, 2021.
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