Robert J. Skahan Sr.

Bob grew up in Belmont, Mass, the son of Edward and Doris Skahan. He graduated from Belmont (Ma.) H.S., and he attended Newman Prep in Boston, MA. Bob served in the US Army, six months active duty, and another twelve years in the US Army Reserves. Bob was a plumber by trade, but greatly enjoyed his second career as a school bus driver for what is now First Student in Swanzey, NH. He spent over twenty years as a bus driver and was loved by the students. He was also member of the former Swanzey Lion’s Club and a Cub Scout Leader.

Bob married Ann (Ouellette) Skahan in 1966 and they settled in North Swanzey where they lived until his passing. Together they had four children, eleven grand-children, and one great-grandchild.

Bob enjoyed reading, watching old westerns and having his children help with projects around the house. He really loved his strong, day old, coffee. He also liked going out for breakfast, or taking trips to the grocery store for his favorite donuts, and his daily trips to the dump with his dog Jack.

Bob leaves behind his wife, Ann; and his son(s) Shawn Skahan, his wife, Kristin of Spofford, NH; Patrick Skahan, his wife, Anna Rita, of Ripon, England; Robert Skahan, Jr., his wife, Susan, of Georgetown, MA; and his daughter, Kathryn (Skahan) Pellegrino, her husband, Frank, of North Reading, MA. In addition, his grandchildren; Andrew, his wife, Abby, of Keene, NH; Devin, William and Carrie of Spofford, NH; Michael and Sean, of Ripon, England; Megan, Ryan, and Robbie, of Georgetown, MA; Frank and Joey (Pellegrino), of North Reading, MA; one great grandchild, Levi Skahan, Andrew and Abby’s son; and, his brothers, David, of Waltham, MA, and Edward, of Falmouth, MA. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is predeceased by his parents, and his brothers, Frances, and Paul.

Calling hours will be at Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court Street, Keene, NH on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, from 4 to 6 p.m. A celebration of life will follow on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 11:00 am, at St. Bernard Church, 185 Main Street, Keene, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bob’s name to St Vincent DePaul Society, c/o Parish of the Holy Spirit, 173 Main Street, Keene, NH 03431.