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Robert Michaud Obituary

GOFFSTOWN - Robert R. Michaud, 80, died Aug. 26, 2013, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Fall River, Mass., he was the son of Romeo and Diana (Bouffant) Michaud. He resided in Hooksett for many years prior to moving to Goffstown in 1992. He had been employed for 26 years as inventory control manager with Raytheon Company. Mr. Michaud was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed watching any game from Little League to his beloved Red Sox. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served as a major with the U.S. Army.

He was a dedicated communicant of St. Lawrence Church.

Members of his family include his wife of 57 years, Rita A. Michaud; six children: Colette D. (John) McWha, Ronald R. (Katherine) Michaud, Celeste L. (Steven) Murphy, Michael (Pamela) Michaud, Paul R. (Bernadette) Michaud, and Richard E. (Carolyn) Michaud; and 14 grandchildren: Michael, Caitlin, Amy, Christine, Eric, Michelle, Heather, Andrew, Nicholas, Connor, Christopher, Evan, Nathaniel and Sarah. Two sisters, Claudette Arruda and Diane Duclos; several nieces and nephews.

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SERVICES: Visitation will be held Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. at French and Rising Funeral Home, 17 South Mast St., Goffstown. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Lawrence Church. Entombment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery of Manchester.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

For more information or to sign an online guest book, please visit www.frenchandrising.com.

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

Published by Union Leader on Aug. 29, 2013.

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Richard Provost

September 2, 2013

I'm very sorry to hear about Bob's passing.I worked with him for years at Raytheon.

August 30, 2013

Celeste,
I'm am so sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a wonderful person and loved very much. Call or text anytime if you need to talk. Love you, Tammy

John Parnell

August 30, 2013

Rita, Carmen and I are sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He will be greatly missed at the Wednesday poker games.

Sue Ward

August 29, 2013

Celeste, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. my thought and prayers are with you, your Mom and your family! Love, Sue

August 29, 2013

Rita.So sorry and surprised to read about Bob. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Rosy and Lorraine Paquette.

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