Robert E. Boettcher

MANCHESTER - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert E. Boettcher, devoted husband and father, on October 24th, 2017 after a courageous battle with Leukemia, surrounded by family and friends.

Born in Manchester, NH, the son of the late William and Ruth Boettcher, Husband of Lois (Devlin) Boettcher whom he married on May 27, 1967 and with whom he recently celebrated his 50th anniversary with a trip to the Islands.

Bob attended Manchester West, graduating in 1963 then joined the Air National Guard from 1963 to 1969. He completed basic training at Lackland Airforce in TX and was then stationed at Pease Airforce Base in NH. Bob worked for Western Electric (Lucent Technologies) as a draftsman where he retired with 40 years of service. He spent the following years doing construction for those he knew, also building and remodeling his own homes with his wife at his side. He especially enjoyed golfing with friends, Glen Lake, his perfect green lawns and beating his son in poker.

Bob is survived by his favorite son Craig Boettcher, his brothers William Boettcher Jr. and his Wife Karen, His brother Peter Boettcher and his wife Donna, Nephews William Boettcher III (Becky and family), and Karl Boettcher. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Jane Devlin and Patricia Sirrell (Paul) and his brother-in-law Gary Devlin.

Bob is also survived by several Nieces and Nephews, Kellie (Chris), Ashleigh (Kevin), Allysa (Blake), Katelyn, Brien (Tonya), Stacey, Scott, Mark, and Shawn.

He is also survived by a very special family, Jay and Beth and their daughter Maeve whom he absolutely adored.

He was predeceased by James F. Devlin Jr., Gail McLaughlin, and two very special people, his Godson PFC Matt Lucey, and Diane Blay.

A very special thank you goes out to close friends and neighbors, Moe and Maureen, Pat and Sharon, Jay and Beth, Dan and Lois, Verne and Gloria, and Ray and Marilyn who were a blessing to our family during a most difficult time.

SERVICES: Memorial Remembrance will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 PM in the Cain & Janosz Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 74 Brook St., corner of Pine St. The funeral service will be conducted at 4:00 PM by Rev. Jerome Day.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Brigham & Women's Hospital c/o Development Office, 116 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02116. Please note for donations to be made to AML Research.

To view the online obituary and guest register go to www.cainjanoszfuneralhome.com.