Robert G. Campbell

1924 - 2017

EPSOM – Mr. Robert G. Campbell, 93, of Epsom, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017, at the Epsom Healthcare Center after a period of declining health.

Born in Lowell, Mass., Bob was the son of the late Robert and Alice I. (Gourley) Campbell.  He was raised and educated in Chelmsford and Harvard, Mass. He was a graduate of The Bromfield School in Harvard in 1942.  He enlisted in the United States Army Air Force in 1942 and proudly served his country during World War II, flying over 50 missions as a turret gunner with the 451st Bombardment Group.

After returning home from the war, he married his beloved wife in 1947.  They resided in Harvard for most of their lives before moving to Epsom in 2004.  In earlier years, they had been active with the Unitarian Church of Harvard as well as several local town and civic group activities.  

For over 30 years, Bob was the owner and operator of Robert G. Campbell Excavating in Harvard and was a member of the Harvard Fire Department for over 17 years.  He later became the Highway Superintendent for the town of Harvard for many years.

He was a member of the American Legion Post #112 in Epsom.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, B. Elsie (Tooker) and his daughter, Susan L. Campbell Boska of Concord.

A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, July 9, at 2 p.m. in the Still Oaks Funeral & Memorial Home, 1217 Suncook Valley Highway, Route 28N, in Epsom.  Calling hours will follow the service until 4 p.m.  A private reception will be announced for later.  

Burial will take place in Bellevue Cemetery in Harvard, Mass. at a later time.  

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory may be sent to the Epsom American Legion Post 112, 1044 Short Falls Road, Epsom, NH 03234 or the Concord Regional VNA, 30 Pillsbury St., Concord, NH 03301.  

To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit stilloaks.com.