Robert A. Rood

Robert A. Rood obituary, Milford, NH

Robert A. Rood

Robert Rood Obituary

Visit the Smith & Heald Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Robert A. Rood, 74, resident of Milford, NH, died at his home on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

He was born on January 3, 1952, in Nashua, NH, a son of the late Fred and Claire (Rood) Fitts.

Robert was raised and educated locally and had worked for many years as a laborer for many local quarries.

He enjoyed his family, camping, being outside and traveling the backroads listening to music.

Robert is survived by his three daughters, Sherry and her husband Shawn Johnson of Milford, Shiloh Rood of Milford, Bobbie-Jo Rood also of Milford, his eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

SERVICES: Cremation has taken place and services will be held privately for his family.

Smith & Heald Funeral Home

63 Elm Street, Milford, NH 03055

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