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Robert Laiweneek Obituary

BRISTOL - Robert F. "Bobby" Laiweneek Jr., 55, of Daniels Road, died Saturday, March 21, 2015, at his home, after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).

He was born in Los Angeles, Calif., the son of Robert and Joan (Roberts) Laiweneek Sr. Bobby grew up in the Newfound area, attended local schools and graduated from Newfound Memorial High School. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne, starting with the Green Beret and advancing to Red Beret. He was a decorated veteran having served for 28 years and retiring at the rank of sergeant first class.

He was a member of the Combat Veterans and the Disabled American Veterans.

Bobby was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, motorcycling, tying flies, and flying remote-controlled helicopters. He was a master chef at the barbeque, and loved to entertain for family and friends.

Family members include his wife, Wendy (Mills) Laiweneek of Bristol; father, Robert F. Laiweneek Sr. of New Hampton; two sons: Robert F. Laiweneek III of Lincolnton, N.C., Benjamin S. Laiweneek of Lincolnton, N.C.; a daughter, Cassandra F. Laiweneek of Bristol; a sister and brother-in-law, Debra and Kenneth Gaudet of New Hampton; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Brendan and Sandra Whittington-Boone, nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

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services: Calling hours will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2015, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Emmons Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be private. Friends and Family may join with us at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at the N.H. State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen for burial with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Association, 1275 K St., NW Suite 250, Washington, DC, 20005.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Union Leader on Mar. 23, 2015.

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mindy Morgan

March 17, 2019

I can't believe that you have been gone for 4 years. I'm sure your flying high and the dream without any fear .
Remembering the fun times .
RIP my friend
Mindy

Robin Gulick Pino

April 1, 2015

Debbie and Family,
I was sadden to learn the loss of your Brother. He was a great man and achieved a lot in his short life. May your memories provide the light during the dark days of missing him. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Michelle Fuller

March 26, 2015

In loving memory..Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Mindy Parish

March 26, 2015

Prayers for you and your family !!!!
Gone But Never Forgotten
Mindy and family

Alan Duboyce

March 24, 2015

You Will Be Missed Old Friend. Fly High Like a Free-Bird with The Angels & Thank You for Keeping Us Safe all Your Years of Service.

March 24, 2015

Thinking of you and praying for strength to get through these difficult times. So deeply sorry.
Ann Russell ( Concord NC)

March 24, 2015

We're sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, we cannot attend the service since we're in Fl. Our prayers are with the family. Chuck & Brenda Moore

valerie edmunds

March 24, 2015

Debbie I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family

Mike Walsh

March 24, 2015

Wendy, Uncle Bob, Cassie and Rob Jr. ,

We are truly sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Jon Shank

March 24, 2015

Rob will truly be missed. He was one of the most influential mentors in my life. He helped me through a lot of tough times. My thoughts will be with all of those he touched.

Hawkeye

March 24, 2015

Wendy, I'm so sorry my prays go out to you and your love ones.R.I.P my Brother till we meet again

Debbie Chamberlain

March 24, 2015

You are a true hero, Bobby...Rest easy, my friend..

Kathy Cipriani

March 23, 2015

Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. I am sending hugs to both of you❤

Honor, Duty, Country !!

Norman Brown

March 23, 2015

Rest easy now Comrade, we will take the watch from here! Enjoyed your friendship and infectious smile !!

Melissa Christmas

March 23, 2015

My prayers for you the family. Rob was an incredible man and was a true hero. I'll never forget him.

Garrett & Lori Gilpatric

March 23, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to Bobby's family

Kevin Farrell

March 23, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Robert's passing.

Jackie Caissie Wood

March 23, 2015

So terribly sorry for your loss.I knew Bobby from high school.In my prayers.

Forrest & Cheryl Towne

March 23, 2015

So sad to hear this, Many fond memories, our thoughts are with the family.

Bill Gibbs

March 23, 2015

Rob,
You were with a doubt a great guy, a fantastic co-worker and a true friend; you will be missed

Opal Mahaffey

March 23, 2015

Wendy I was sorry to hear of Robert's passing I pray that God comforts you and Cassie at this time. We love you.

Opal & Albert

Sandy Blais

March 23, 2015

Cassie I am so sorry for your loss,I will always remember seeing you and your dad shopping at the local grocery.My heart goes out to you and your family. God bless you all

Jeanne Cabral-Guptill

March 23, 2015

So very sorry. Praying for the family.

March 23, 2015

So sorry Wendy.I cannot put into words what I feel for you and Cassie.All my love, Sonny

J Bailey

March 23, 2015

Rest in peace Bobby - Thoughts and prayers.

karen perkins

March 23, 2015

R.I.p.Bobby, you were a great man and will be will greatly missed by many

March 23, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Love Terry

March 22, 2015

Sorry for your loss Wendy. You are in our thoughts and in our prayers love Diane and Mike

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