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Paul Robie Obituary
He was born on Sept. 24, 1935 in the Benjamin Rowe House in Gilford, which at the time was owned by his grandfather, Ernest Sawyer.
Paul was the son of Bernard Hersey and Emma (Sawyer) Robie. He was raised in Gilford and Laconia and attended Gilford Elementary School and Laconia High School. He spent several of his high school years with Clarence and Maude Sawyer on their farm in Gilford.
He entered the Air Force on April 19, 1954, and was discharged on Nov. 13, 1957. Paul was stationed at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey and Thule, Greenland.
Paul helped in managing his grandfather's farm in Gilford Village for his aunt and uncle, Ruth and Alvah Wilson, for many years. He was in tire sales for many years. In June of 1979, he established Robie Supply, distributing auto parts with routes all over New Hampshire. He retired in September 2001.
Paul always had a love of farming. He enjoyed vegetable gardening and raising animals at his home, his goats were his most prized.
Paul is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lorraine (Valliere) Robie of Laconia; his sons, Paul B. Robie Jr. of Belmont, and Peter B. Robie and his wife, Faith of Laconia; a daughter, Marie Liimatainen, and her husband, Toivo, of Laconia; seven grandchildren, Reino and Lucas Paul Liimatainen, Joshua and Nicole Robie and Meredith, Levi and Paul Robie III.; great-granddaughter, Natalie Lorraine Robie.
He was predeceased by his parents; and by an infant daughter, Theresa Anne, on May 5, 1965.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Life Quest Church, 115 Court St., Laconia. Burial will follow in the family lot in Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis TN 38101-9929, or to Community Health & Hospice Inc., 780 North Main St., Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com
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Paul & Lorrie Gasses
December 16, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Susan Robie
December 15, 2010
To the Robie family, Sorry to hear of the passing of Paul. He always had a smile on his face, a twinkle in his eye and a soft spoken joke. He was a good friend to Uncle Butch. My sympathies for your great loss. Susan (Haskell) Robie
December 15, 2010
Was sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I always remember him with my Uncle Butch (Allen Haskell) joking and teasing us kids. It was always a fun time. There was always a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda (Haskell) Harper
December 14, 2010
Paul was a great neighbor and always had a smile I can still remember, a man of peace with a most lovely family. My sympathy for your loss to all of you....Sincerely Ron lLevasseur......Peoria IL.
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Don&Ruth Binette
December 14, 2010
Mrs. Rodie & family so sorry to hear about Mr. Robie I know he well greatly be missed. He was such a nice man & always was so happy.
Nancy Thiede
December 14, 2010
So sorry to hear that Paul had past away. Many great memories. He was a great man and many good times.
December 14, 2010
Have many great memories of Paul. Remember the good times when he worked at Wayside Dairy in Meriden Ct. He will be missed. Earl Green
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