Claremont, New Hampshire
1947 - 2023
Robert Tancrede
Claremont, NH - SSG Robert Tancrede (ret) formerly of Claremont NH age 75 passed away peacefully January 24, 2023 at home with family by his side. He was born in Manchester NH on February 1, 1947 the son of the late Lionel Tancrede and Laurette (Ducharme) Tancrede.
Robert was a veteran of the New Hampshire Army National Guard and spent many years as a 4th degree Knight of Columbus.
Robert spent many years working in maintenance and could fix just about anything. He enjoyed fishing, camping, playing cribbage and making bird houses. He spent several years volunteering his time working with the less fortunate.
In addition to his mother and father he is predeceased by his wife Cheryl Tancrede, sisters Jacqueline (Tancrede) Firman and Muriel (Tancrede) Boutilier, and brothers Gerald Tancrede and Maurice Tancrede.
He is survived by his daughters Deborah Titus and her husband Richard of Myrtle Beach SC, Christine Bellofatto and her husband Joseph of Clarksville TN, grandchildren Sammantha Van Orden of Clarksville TN, Tyler Dionne of Milford NH, Aaron Bellofatto and wife Grace of Pittsburgh PA, Nolan Dionne and wife Heather of Wasilla AK, and Bailey Dionne of Pepperell MA. Great grandchildren Victoria Van Orden of Clarksville TN, Charlie Bellofatto of Pittsburgh PA and Addilyn Dionne of Wasilla Alaska. Brother Marc Tancrede and wife Laura of Litchfield NH as well as many aunts/uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday February 1st from 4-7pm at Waters Funeral Home 50 South Main Street, Concord.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday February 2nd at 2pm at Christ the King Parish 72 South Main St Concord
Immediately following the mass military honors will be held outside of Christ the King Parish.
Burial will be at a later date in the NH State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen.
Not only am I going to miss YOU brother, I will miss the days hunting and playing crib with you!! We could always make each other laugh; and now that you’ve been called to Heaven, please watch over our family. Love Marc
Marc Tancrede
February 06, 2023 | Litchfield, NH | Family
Every year growing up we had an Easter egg hunt at our memere and pepere's house. Each egg had a number and the number you got matched the chocolate bunny you would get. All my cousins were much bigger than me and would find multiple eggs and win multiple chocolate bunnies, but I always got the biggest one. Well it's time to admit that my Godfather (uncle Bob) hid all the eggs and always pointed me to the grand prize. That's the kind of person he was...looking out for the little one and...
Tracy Perez
February 03, 2023 | San Diego, CA | Family
Our deepest sympathies to Deb, Christine and Bobs family. He is joined with his beloved wife once again, may he now rest in peace. Glad he had a chance to spend time with his family and grandchildren, he was so excited and happy the last time we spoke. RIP Bob Cindy and Mike
Cindy Addario
January 30, 2023 | Family
Mr. Tancrede, Thank you for your service RDM Windham NH
Robert D Machain
January 29, 2023 | Friend
Saying our final goodbye is so difficult as we know, but we need to believe it is only the beginning of a a new life in heaven with family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all .
Irene & Bob Bechard
January 28, 2023 | Manchester, NH | Family
Debbie & Christine,
Our deepest sympathies to you both in the loss of your dad.
Howard & Robin Gagnon
January 27, 2023 | Goffstown, NH | Family
My deepest sympathies Debbie and Christine. Thinking of you and all the family. ❤
Jennifer Noel-Bell
January 27, 2023 | Manchester, NH | Family
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
The Entire Staff of Waters Funeral Home
January 29, 2023 | Concord, NH
