Groveton, New Hampshire
1931 - 2004
GROVETON
U.S. Army Veteran
ROBERT “BOB” W. BRONSON, 73, of Craggy Road; Groveton; died suddenly Friday, August 27, 2004 of a heart attack while on vacation with his wife Anne in Nova Scotia.
Born March 16, 1931 in Groveton, NH a son of Bernard V. and Sarah Luella (Ball) Bronson, he has resided in Groveton all his life except from 1949-1963 when he lived in Lancaster. He was a graduate of Groveton High School class of 1949. Before retiring in 1994, Bob worked for the Groveton Paper Board as a paper maker.
Bob was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a 40 year member of the American Legion Fredonwarell Post # 17, Groveton; he was the present Sergeant at Arms and was a past Post Commander and had been a District Commander for one year. He was a member of the 40 & 8. He also worked Bingo at the Legion Hall on Thursday nights. He was also a member of St. Francis Xavier Church and of the Knights of Columbus Council # 2339, 3rd Degree.
Bob was always willing to help anyone, if he didn’t know how to fix something, he would learn how to or if he didn’t know the answer he would find it out. He was known as “Mr. Fix-it“. He loved to travel and also visit with friends.
Bob is survived by his wife of 52 years Anne (Bernard) Bronson of Groveton; seven children James (wife Elizabeth) Bronson of Bennington, NH; Janine Bronson of Westfield, WI; Susan (husband Daniel) Ball of Dover, NH; Patricia (husband Alan) Avis of Placerville, CA; Karen (husband Wayne) Newton of Groveton; Keith (wife Kim) Bronson of Groveton; and Dennis (wife Donna) Bronson of Somersworth, NH. He has twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers Roland Bronson of Bethlehem; Vernard “Butch” Bronson of Jefferson, and Kenneth Bronson of Lancaster; four sisters Lucille McMann and Catherine Webster both of Groveton; Bethany Bronson of Stark and Cora Bronson of Littleton; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the Main-Armstrong Funeral Home; 59 State Street; Groveton. The women of the church and the Knights of Columbus will recite the Rosary at 7:15 pm and the Legion will say prayers at 7:30 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday at 11:00 am at the St. Francis Xavier Church; 10 State Street; Groveton with Fr. Daniel Deveau, pastor officiating. Burial will follow in the Summer Street Cemetery in Lancaster.
Memorial donations may be made in Bob’s name to the American Legion-Child Welfare Foundation, Inc.; P.O. Box 1055; Indianapolis, IN 46206.
For directions to the service or to send the family your condolences via the online register book go to www.Legacy.com.
Mrs. Bronson, Jan, Pat and everyone,
We are so sorry for your loss, may
you take comfort in your many
memories. We always associated
Bob with his tv repair business
years ago, his love of his family
and great service to the American
Legion.
Thinking of you all.
paul and susan wilson
September 01, 2004 | Groveton, NH
With heartfelt sympathy from friends who though we only met BOB once remember him as a great smiling man and friendly. Sharing his resemblance with his son Jim whom we also can label helpfull and able to fix many different things like his dad.
In Sympathy and Prayers
Chapter E friends Loretta & Paul
Paul & Loretta Zamitis
August 31, 2004 | Gardner, MA
I always enjoyed meeting Bob at the various Legion functions around the state. He was always representing the Legion in a professional manner, yet we always had a few laughs & a good time. He was a good man & a good friend. We will all miss him.
Steve Roy -Past Commander Post 50 Antrim.
Member Gold Wing Road Riders Assoc.
Stephen Roy
August 31, 2004 | Bennington, NH
