Robert Lee Price

1931 - 2021

Robert Lee Price

Goodlettsville, TN — On July 2, 2021, Robert L. Price, age 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He died peacefully in his home after a brief illness.

He was born in Hartford, CT on Sept. 27, 1931, to Ora Lee Price and Elsie Folkins Price.

His family of six moved to Hopkinton, NH when he was about five years old. Robert played on the baseball and basketball teams and was a member of the Glee Club at Hopkinton High School, Contoocook, NH, graduating in 1951.

He proudly served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Kittiwake, Chanticleer-class submarine rescue vessel, ASR-13 during the Korean War, from 1951-1954, His rank was MEG3.

Having grown up working on a farm, he later worked at Weeks' Dairy in Laconia, and then Granite State Volkswagon Dealership in Concord for several years as a car mechanic and then service manager. He completed several mechanics classes during this time.

In later years, he was a courier for the New Hampshire Savings Bank. He often worked handyman jobs for several families in the Lake's Region community. He retired in 1993.

Robert was predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years, Zelma Blanchette Price (died 2018). He is survived by sons, Douglas R. Price of Laconia, NH, David L. Price (Anna), of Gilford, NH and daughter, Crystal Price Hooper (John), of Goodlettsville, TN, and four grandchildren; Katherine Price, Elizabeth Price, Christopher Hooper (Kennedy), Rebecca Hooper and three great grandchildren; Kallie Smith, Jayce Rosa, Hayden Darling.

Robert, often referred to as Bob, lived in Laconia, NH for nearly 60 years. He was known as a hard-working, kind, generous person who adored his family. He was an avid sports fan, including being a life-long fan of the Boston Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics.

Robert was a member of the Masons Olive Branch Mount Prospect Lodge #16, Masons Chocorua Lodge #83, VFW of the US, Post 1670, and American Legion Post #1.

He enjoyed swimming, golf, and snowmobile riding. A private burial service with full military honors will be held at the New Hampshire State Veteran's Cemetery, in Boscawen, NH.