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Robert A. Baines

Manchester, New Hampshire

Jun 25, 1946 – Jan 23, 2026 (Age 79)

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BORN
June 25, 1946
DIED
January 23, 2026
AGE
79
LOCATION
Manchester, New Hampshire
CHARITY
American Red Cross
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Special Olympics

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Robert A. Baines, former mayor of Manchester, NH, past principal of Manchester High School West, and current Manchester School Board member, died in Boston on January 23, 2026 due to complications following heart surgery, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Manchester, NH on June 25,...

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Before I could remember, And reflect upon my MWHS Initiatives, and reflect upon Needed guidance, I thought Every time Robert Baines Set my moral compass straight. So much to say about this Understanding and kind man. Caring, and an open ear when Kindness was needed. This is Such a huge loss...

Dear Maureen and Family, I want to add my voice to the many who have expressed their condolences over Bob's passing. As you may know I served with Bob on the Commision to try to rationalize health care in Manchester. I also had the honor of being one of his physicians through one of Bob's health care difficulties. In all setting he was brave, courteous, and wise. It was an honor to know Bob. His leadership and wisdom will be missed, particularly at these tumultuous times. Sincere...

Maureen & family, I'm so sorry to be reading this. We spent a few summers up in NH and I was so happy to bump into Bob. Gosh, did my mother and father love him!!!!!! I'm truly sorry for your loss.

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So glad we got to know such a wonderful man.

Dear Maureen,Christina and family ,i am so sorry for your loss,with my deepest sympathy and prayers to all, voula .

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time

To all family members and friends of Bob, Condolences and prayers to all. I will say that I feel fortunate to have grown up across the street from Bob and his siblings for many years. We as a family always enjoyed our contact with the Baines family and have kept in touch with Bob all these years. I found him to be ambitious, honest, caring and so much more all with great humor in tow. I will miss Bob tremendously but will have my memories to fall back on and know that is true for many of...

An exceptional Mayor and very nice man.