Robert E. Lord, M.D., age 86, of Secretariat Way in Rochester, died early Thursday morning, August 31, 2006, at home.
Born February 23, 1920 and raised in Farmington, he was a son of the late William C. and Elsie (Pope) Lord. He resided in Rochester for the past two years, having previously resided at “The Farm” on Hare Road in Milton for 33 years and prior to that had resided in Farmington.
A graduate of Farmington High School, Class of 1938, a graduate of UNH, Class of 1942 and a graduate of Downstate New York Medical School, Class of 1946, he served his internship at Portland General Hospital, served with the United States Army, and opened his family practice, Robert E. Lord, M.D., in Farmington in 1949. A family practitioner to Farmington, Milton and surrounding communities until his retirement in 2004, after 55 years faithful service. Doc also had served on the staff of Frisbie Memorial Hospital for 55 years.
Dr. Lord was a Master Mason with Fraternal Lodge No. 71 of Farmington, where he was a member for 43 years, he was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for 30 years, was a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies, member of the Bektash Temple of Shriners, a member of American Legion Post #60 of Farmington, a member of the Farmington Fish and Game Club and was a member of the New Hampshire Medical Society for 57 years.
He was a communicant at St. Peter Church in Farmington.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years: Alta (Scott) Lord of Rochester, 4 daughters: Deborah Yurick of Farmington, Joan Fernald of Somersworth, Judith Tawab of Hawaii and Deborah Lord of Farmington, 3 sons: Robert Bickford, Jr. of New Durham, Robert Lord, Jr. of Errol and William Lord of Strafford, 15 Grandchilden and 17 Great Grandchildren, a brother: William Lord of Longmeadow, Mass., also several Nieces and Nephews. He was pre-deceased by a brother: Frank Lord and a sister: Lois Lord.
Calling hours are Sunday from 5-8 pm at Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central Street in Farmington, NH. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, September 4, 2006 at 10:30 am at St. Peter Church, 88 Central Street in Farmington, NH with Fr. W. Pierre Baker, pastor as celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Seacoast Hospice, 642 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820. To express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com
