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Robert Kempton Obituary
He was born Nov. 17, 1950, in Laconia, N.H., a son of Walter and Anita (Cadieux) Kempton.
He entered the Army and served his country during the Vietnam War.
As a hobby, he enjoyed working with wood.
He is survived by his children, Shawn Hildreth of Newport, Sherri Davis and her husband, Russell, of Belmont, N.H., Brian Kempton of Willamantic, Conn., Walter Kempton of Westford, Mass., Angela Birk and her husband, Chris, of Newport Center, and Sara Kempton, Krista Kempton and Cynthia Dowland of Newport. He also is survived by 14 grandchildren: Trevor, Silas, Alec, Damon, Mercedes, Promise, Faith, Tala, Kayla, Destiny, Julianna, Heidi, Isaiah, and Lyllian; and by a sister, Phyllis Tower of Tilton, N.H.
He was predeceased by his sister, Judy.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel, 37 Lake Rd., Newport, with Pastor Paul Essaff officiating. There will be military honors immediately after the service at the funeral home.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American-Cancer Society, Vermont Division Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston VT 05495.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rush-ford.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family-owned and -operated.
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Krista Kempton
April 29, 2011
Dad,
Wow It still doesnt seem like its been a month but it sure has. Words can't explain the sorrow and grieve that I have felt sence you've been gone. But some how I've made it threw. Your kind and soft words always made me feel so much better but knowing that I can't call you and fill you in on the present makes me feel worse again. somehow I feel like your with me every moment of everyday. Im glad I have the memories with in me that no one can take away... I love you with all my heart and miss you dearly.
sara kempton
April 23, 2011
thank you for your kind words our father will b missed dearly,he left behind a great family that loved and cared for him, and now we get to pass the love he shared with us to our children. im thankful for every day i had with him, his wise words and goffyness r.i.p dad
Cheryl Corbett
April 6, 2011
Dear Phyllis,
I am sorry for you loss. I am glad that you both had good times together. I know that he must have felt blessed to have such a loving sister
With Love , David and Cheryl Hernando, Florida
Joanne Wright
April 6, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. Bobby was a big part of my family's life when we were kids.We lived on Winter street. He lived on Summer street.He hung out with my brothers Billy an Steve. He was my first boyfriend. I lost contact with him after we moved to Plymouth an I graduated high school. He was a sweet loving guy. I always wondered what happened to him. Looks like he had a large family by his side in this sad an painful time. My prayers are with all of you. He is now with his Grandma who he adored. RIP Bobby
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tawny smart
April 5, 2011
brian i left my number with the funeral home please call this is tawny, hugs & kisses.
tawny smart
April 5, 2011
Brian, this is your aunt tawny, please call me, i left my number with the funeral home. so sorry for the passingof your dad. please call hun. xo
April 5, 2011
Phyllis,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Bobby was a playmate of mine and my cousins, the St.Gelais boys when your family lived on Summer St. in Laconia. Happy memories. You and your family have my deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow.
Carol (Simoneau) Houle
April 5, 2011
The journey of grief requires learning how to cope with intense emotions that may fade away slowly. The day we fear as our last,is but a birthday ot eternity.Know that Norma & I send all our thoughts and prayers to all the family. And remember that as we mourn, others are rejoicing to meet him ,in the precious Light of Glory Peace be with you! Frank Hildreth--- Zephyrhills,Fl.
April 5, 2011
I was in a few classes with Bob back in Jr High in Laconia.I remember he always made me laugh out loud.And he had the best curly black hair. My thoughts are with his family. Maxine MacDonald Healey
April 1, 2011
Krista,
I just wanted to know how sorry I am to hear of your loss. I know how much your father meant to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. - Julie Zenel
Mark Moran
April 1, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
March 31, 2011
March 31, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Hoping all the special memories each of you have of your Dad will give you comfort, and take comfort knowing that he is no longer suffering, he is at peace with the Lord. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With Love,
Chris and Jeanne
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