Robert David "Bob" Mochrie Jr.

Robert David “Bob” Mochrie, Jr., 46, of Pheasant Lane, Alton, New Hampshire; formerly of North Attleboro; died unexpectedly upon arrival at Frisbee Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New Hampshire on Sunday, January 7, 2006 after being stricken at his residence. He was the husband of Kimberly Anne (Wanless) Mochrie to whom he was married on June 17, 1995.

Born in Danbury, Connecticut on June 16, 1960, he was a son of Robert D. Mochrie, Sr. and Nancy (Morrison) Mochrie both of North Attleboro, Massachusetts. He was raised and educated in North Attleboro where he was a 1978 graduate of North Attleboro High School.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served from 1978 – 1980.

For the past few months, Mr. Mochrie was employed as a sales associate by Lowe’s home improvement store at the Guilford, New Hampshire location. Previously, while living in San Diego, California, he was employed as an engineering aide for the City of San Diego for six years.

Prior to moving to New Hampshire a year ago, he was a 12-year resident of San Diego, California. In California, he was a member of the Coronado Unitarian-Universalist Church.

His world evolved around his two cherished daughters: Samantha and Natalie. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife and entire family as a man who “put others above himself” and would often help family, friends and neighbors and was respected greatly by all them.

A sociable man, he enjoyed the times spent in the company of family and friends and whose quick witted sense of humor and upbeat personality often contributed to the fun atmosphere.

An ardent sports enthusiast, he was a fan of the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox. He loved listening to music of all types and spending time on the computer.

In addition to his wife of 11 years and his parents, he leaves two daughters: Samantha J. Mochrie and Natalie P. Mochrie both at home in Alton, New Hampshire; two sisters: Wendy J. Mousseau of North Attleboro, Massachusetts and Jennifer E. Mochrie of North Attleboro, Massachusetts; two brothers: George S. Mochrie of Coventry, Rhode Island and Electronics Technician Senior Chief Andrew B. Mochrie, U.S. Navy, of St. Mary’s, Georgia and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Private visitation will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2006 in the “Memorial Chapel” of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, ¾ mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Funeral Service on Friday, January 12, 2006 at 6:30 PM in the sanctuary of Murray Unitarian-Universalist Church, 505 North Main Street, Attleboro, Massachusetts officiated by Rev. Sandra Fitz-Henry, Pastor. Burial will be private.

Following services an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of fellowship, refreshment and continuation of the celebration of his life in the “Unity Room” of Murray Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bob’s name and honor may be made to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park Avenue South – 17th Floor, New York, NY 10016 or by calling (800) 932-2423 or accessing

info@ccfa.org. To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit our on-line register book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.