Robert V. Lemay

Robert V. Lemay obituary, Laconia, NH

Robert V. Lemay

Robert Lemay Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home on Feb. 27, 2026.
LACONIA --- Robert V. Lemay, 87, of Court Street, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Robert was born on October 1, 1938, in Paterson, NJ, the son of the late Dr. Albert T. Lemay and Yvonne (Bergeron) Lemay.

He graduated from the University of Vermont and Pennsylvania College of Optometry with a Doctor of Optometry degree. He was a captain in the US Army working as an optometrist from 1964-1967. He continued his career in NJ until retirement and moved to NH in 2012.

Bob's favorite past times throughout his life were boating and chocolate!

Bob is survived by a nephew and cousins. In addition to his parents, Robert is predeceased by his wife Eileen (Proctor) Lemay, and sister Paulette Lemay Peters.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at a later time.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.

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