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Robert Bascom Obituary
PORTSMOUTH - Robert H. Bascom, 88, of Portsmouth, passed away, September 11, 2013 at the Edgewood Centre in Portsmouth.
He was born in Dover, New Hampshire, on June 25, 1925, the son of the late Elmer J. and Edith (White) Bascom and attended Portsmouth Schools.
Robert was an Electrical Engineer Technician at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, retiring in 1980 and was the Building Manager for the Worth Development Corporation retiring after 30 years.
He served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theater.
Robert was a member of St. John's Lodge No. 1 F&AM of Portsmouth; Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Portsmouth and Dover; N.H. Consistory 32 degree of Nashua; Bektash Shrine of Concord; and the D.A.V.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Gertrude "Trudi" (Berry) Bascom; two daughters, Constance Holmes and Michele Theriault; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; two sister-in-laws, Helen Anania of Dover and Madeline Berube of Portsmouth; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services: Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home-Buckminster Chapel, 84 Broad Street, Portsmouth with Masonic services at 1:45 p.m. by St. John's Lodge No. 1 F&AM. Family flowers only. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, Boston, c/o Memorial Gift Coordinator, Bektash Shriners, PO Box 7252, Concord, N.H. 03301-7252. Visit: www.jvwoodfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest book.
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Kat Anania
September 16, 2013
Uncle Bob ~ your kindness and beautiful ever present smile will be so missed. We will look out for your beloved Trudi. Thank you for all the many years of memories. The Golden Egg will miss you. I remember you coming in for your daily blueberry muffin! Please give a hug to your nephew Carl and brother in law, Papa Carl for us.
Denise Breton
September 16, 2013
Dear Trudi & Michele,
We were so sad to hear of Bob's passing.He was a good man and always had a warm smile on his face and he will be deeply missed.We will always remember him with the fondest of memories.May the angels watch over & guide you thru this trying time
and bring you comfort.
Our Condolences
Denise & Ray Breton
Shelley Saunders
September 15, 2013
Dearest Trudy,
From all of the "Youngin's" in the neighborhood of Oak/Orange St, owning here for over 8 years, I always respected Bob for his getting up early, delivering papers and getting home by morning to great me with a smile, as I was a tired new mom with a young child, He was always so kind, and myself and the Neighborhood will miss him, may he rest in peace and may you feel at ease knowing that, we in the neighborhood will look out for you and help you how we can, xo Shelley (tiny yellow house) xo
September 15, 2013
Dear Trudi and family,
My thoughts are with you and your family. I remember visiting my Aunt Edie and Uncle Jerry in Portsmouth in my younger days and seeing my cousin Bob at their home. I wish you peace.
May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You,
June White Miller
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Alisa Fratini
September 15, 2013
Dear Trudi & Michele, Can't tell you how sad I was to hear about Bob. I wish I was living in New England so that I could be there for the funeral and tell you this myself. I always enjoyed my visits with you and will cherish those memories forever! I know that any words I have to say to you won't heal the sorrow you feel. I truly believe that he will always be with you, so talk to him because I know he is listening.
With my deepest sympathy
Alisa
September 13, 2013
Trudi, We were sorry to hear of BOB'S passing. He was one of my closest friends & I will miss him. We do not go back East anymore. Again sorry for your loss.
Bill & Jackie Schofield
September 13, 2013
Dear Bascom Family,
I knew Mr. Bascom when I worked in one of the buildings he managed in downtown Portsmouth. He always had a smile on his face and he was very friendly. I'm sorry to hear of his passing.
David Pekarovich
September 13, 2013
Great Man - Will be missed dearly :(
Angie Lawrence
September 13, 2013
Dear Bascom Family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Bascom, whom I knew from his visiting my pool store (Aqua Paradise/Lawrence Pools)in Portsmouth for many, many years, and from working on his pool...always with his enthusiastic help and great sense of humor to lighten the hot days! I wish to let you know he is always thought of in the dearest of regards, and that he will be missed. As a fellow veteran, I also thank you for your veteran's service to our country. We often laughed and spoke of our Army connection, him having served long before my service. Mr. Bascom was always one of my most favorite swimming pool customers and I always looked forward to his smiling visits to the store. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. He will be remembered fondly and surely missed. Best Regards.
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