Robert Charles Branagan

Robert Charles Branagan WWII Veteran; 86 NASHUA, NH & GEORGIA, VT Robert Charles Branagan, 86, a longtime resident of Nashua, New Hampshire, passed away early Monday, November 26, 2007, at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans, Vermont. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 8, 1921, the son of the late John and Alice (Cushing) Branagan. He was married to the former Sylvia Louise Goodwin, who preceded him in death on September 22, 1979. Robert served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in North Africa during World War II. Upon his return, he was employed for many years as a Pharmaceutical Representative for Smith-Kline Company. He was an avid golfer belonging to the Nashua Country Club and enjoyed his trips to Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada. In addition, he enjoyed many trips throughout North America and Europe with his long-time companion Helen. Survivors include his son; Christopher Branagan and his wife, Carolyn of Georgia, Vermont, his daughter; Marcia Aguero and her husband, David of Clinton, Washington, five grandchildren; Amy, Sean, Mary, Bevin and Caren, and his companion; Helen Antinarelli of Waltham, Massachusetts. In addition to his parents and wife, Robert was preceded in death by a sister; Frances Kelly. BRANAGAN A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 30, 2007, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Christopher's Catholic Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, New Hampshire. Interment will be at the Branagan family lot in Westlawn Cemetery , New Estate Road in Littleton, Massachusetts on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. There will be no public visitation. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider St. Christopher's Parish, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, New Hampshire 03060. Assisting Robert=s family is the Heald Funeral Home of St. Albans, Vermont. Messages of condolence are welcome at www.healdfuneralhome.com.