78, of Bow, NH, died Friday, September 1, 2006, at his home among his family. He was born in Boston, MA, a son of the late Myles and Maude (Coughlin) Cunningham and was a graduate of Boston English High School. Robert was also a graduate of Northeastern University with a degree in Law Enforcement; the Boston Police Academy and the New Hampshire Police Academy. Robert was a Veteran of all four Armed Forces. During WWII he served in the US Navy Seabees Assault Team; during the Korean War he served in the US Marine Corps; he later served in the US Army Special Forces, and the US Air Force 157th Security Police Unit at Pease Air Force Base. Robert had a 30 year career with the Boston Police Department. He was one of the departments most decorated officers having been awarded two Medals of Honor as well as the Schroeder Medal for Heroism in the Line of Duty, the departments highest honor. A lifelong animal lover, he was a member of the first-ever canine unit of the Boston Police Department. After moving to New Hampshire, he became the lead investigator for the Hillsborough County Attorneys Office, worked as a Deputy Sheriff for Hillsborough County; and served as Chief Bailiff at Manchester District Court. Robert was a member of many law enforcement and military organizations. He was a devoted father and husband. Robert is survived by his wife Karen; five sons, Brian, Shawn, Scott, Ross and Daniel; four daughters, Gail, Lynn, Sara and Abby; two brothers, Donald, and Richard; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Robert. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday (9/7) from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM at the Waters Funeral Home, 50 South Main St., CONCORD, NH. Funeral Services will be held Friday (9/8) at 2:30 PM at the Chapel of the NH State Veterans Cemetery, Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH. Military honors will be provided by the US Air Force. Flowers will be accepted, or donations in his memory may be made to the Memorial Walkway Fund, c/o NH Veterans Cemetery Association, Inc., PO Box 626, Concord, NH 03302-0626
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