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Robert Haines Obituary
He was born in Concord, son of the late Thomas C. and Alice M. (Waugh) Haines.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy and Air Force, Robert served during World War II and the Korean War, retiring after 23 years of honorable service to his country. He assisted the Army and received commendations for the invasion of Anzio, Italy and southern France.
Robert worked as a sign supervisor for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation for over 29 years, retiring in 1981.
He was a charter member and past commander of the Loudon VFW, a life member of the Concord VFW Post 1631, a member of the Loudon American Legion Post 88 and a proud member of the Barbershop Harmony Society for 56 years. He was the last charter member.
Mr. Haines held dual membership for the Lakes Region Chordsmen and Concord Coachmen.
He earned Loudon Citizen of the Year in 2003.
He enjoyed singing in the Messiah Chorus and the Suncook Valley Chorale for many years.
He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, boating and most of all singing.
Robert is survived by his wife of 70 years, Pauline M. (Nutter) Haines of Loudon; daughter, Bettyjean Varney and her husband, Edward, of Anthem, Ariz.; grandson Adam J. Varney of San Antonio, Texas; granddaughter Sarah M. Varney of San Francisco; three great-grandchildren, Morgan and Ella Varney and Fountain Whitaker; brother-in-law John Nutter of Manchester; sister-in-law Evelyn Jaggers of Albrightsville, Pa.; nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his son, Robert F. Haines, who was killed in Vietnam in 1967.
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services:Calling hours are Wednesday, April, 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Waters Funeral Home, 50 S. Main Street, Concord.
Funeral services will be Thursday, April 19, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of the Waters Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Loudon Food Pantry, 30 Chichester Road, Unit D, Loudon 03307.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Haines
Connie LaRosa
April 10, 2024
So grateful that our paths met in the music. Thanks for the memories.
Connie LaRosa
April 10, 2019
Time has not erased my memory of the things that I wrote on this page the year that you left to sing in the heavenly choir. I will never forget you and thanks again for all that you gave of your love and care for this world and for those of us who were in it with you.
Carrie Sivo
April 19, 2012
To my NH Family- I am truly sorry for your loss. Uncle Bob was an amazing man with the greatest stories. We will miss him dearly. We love you all! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love- Clemente, Carrie, Graziella, and Nicola Sivo
Cpmmoe LaRosa
April 19, 2012
Such a beautiful person and what a tenor voice!!
Thanks, Bob, for all that you gave to your country at home and abroad, and to all that you gave the world of music with your voice in song. Perhaps you'll meet another beautiful tenor voice, that of my husband Phillip, when you get to sing in the heavenly choir!! Godspeed!! Connie LaRosa
April 18, 2012
Bob will long be remembered by those tenors (and others) who came together year after year to sing Handel's "The Messiah". He certainly is singing in a bigger choir now. Thank you for sharing him with so many of us.
Dan Monaghan
April 18, 2012
Dear Pauline , our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Bob was a great man to get to know over the last year.
Dan and Jaxie Monaghan
April 18, 2012
Betty I am sorry for your loss of your Farther he was
a great man who always had a story or song to share. Bob was in a class I taught at The Senior Center in the Concord
janice-ann Sinclair
April 17, 2012
Polly, Betty Jean & Family
Bob was like a adopted grandfather to me who I have had the pleasure of knowing since I've been a little girl. He was a great neighbor, friend & part of my family. Mine & my family prayers are with you.
Don & Katy Burns
April 17, 2012
Polly, we are so sorry that you have lost Bob. He was a fine man and we will miss him greatly.
robert and nancy young
April 17, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bob Banagan
April 17, 2012
I'm sorry to hear of Bob's passing, Polly. I enjoyed many years singing with Bob when I was a member of the Lakes Region Chordsmen. Suzy's and My prayers are with you and this very sad time.
Karen Blanchard Mitchell
April 17, 2012
Polly,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
April 16, 2012
I lived in Barnstead Parade and sang with Bob in the ministrial shows in Barnstead and Chichester and loved every minute of it.
My prayers are with the family at this very sad time.
Marge Cotton Welch
Bow
April 16, 2012
Polly, Am so sorry to read of Bob's passing - another of "The Country Cordsmen" (remember the Music Man in 1965?)... and joined the heavenly choir. Expect that Bob and Gil are ringing a cord about now - I don't know about Wayne or Bill. My sympathies to you and your family.
Joanne (Joey) Wendelin Waite (Mrs. Gilbert C.)
Paul Parnass
April 16, 2012
I have learned so much as a barbershopper and so enjoyed singing with Bob over the last 30 + years. He carried the tenor section (as the only tenor) for some years and did so beautifully and with great humor. He will be sorely missed!
Diana Muzzey
April 16, 2012
Polly, I have great memories of singing with Bob, you and the Hardy's in choir many years ago. You will be in our prayers.
Pastor Harold and Diana(Frost)Muzzey
April 16, 2012
Bob was a charter member of the Concord Coachmen Chorus, and as that senior member was an inspiration to the rest of us. My first recollection of that chorus was when they were on West St., and the one man that stood out was Bob. He will be greatly missed.
Dan Chase, Baritone
Brenda Nelson
April 16, 2012
Mr. Haines always had a kind word, great smile and quietly made the lives of others better. Rest in Peace, lovely man.
debby bowles
April 16, 2012
bob was a great man and did alot in his years with all the activities. always loved to see him at memorial day. rest in eternal peace. you shall be dearly missed by family and friends. heaven has gained another angel.
The Entire Staff of Waters Funeral Home
April 16, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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