Wiley M. Bachman

He was predeceased by his mother and father, Mattie G. Crafton and William E. Bachman of Baltimore, MD and sister Susan Hall of North Carolina.

Surviving family members include his wife, of 41 years, Nona Bachman, daughter Tara Bachman, son Robert Bachman, daughter-in-law Susan Bachman Kelly, and adopted daughter Kathyrn McAllister. His grandchildren: Gavin, Eaven, and Mackenzie Bachman of Concord, Rylan and Jaden Bachman Kelly of Concord. His sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Joe Denton of FL, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Jeanne Audet and Tom Audet Sr.(predeceased), brother-in-law William Fifield, cousin/friend Theresa Tibbetts and Paul Lloyd, and many nieces and nephews.

Wally worked for many years as a truck driver for Ross Express. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Camping, riding his motorcycle and wood working was his passion. He enjoyed watching football with his daughter Tara and watching wrestling with his granddaughter Mackenzie. He was a role model, teacher and father to his grandsons, Gavin and Eaven. He also enjoyed working in his workshop with his son, Bob, and grandsons, Rylan and Jaden.

Wally will be deeply missed by all that knew him.

Calling hours will be held at the Bennett Funeral Home, 209 N. Main St. Concord on Tuesday May 29 from 5 to 8 pm. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Chapel of St. Paul at St. Paul’s School, 325 Pleasant St, Concord on Wednesday May 30, 2012. Graveside services immediately following at Blossom Hill Cemetery Concord, NH.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to NAM KNIGHTS, White Mountain Chapter, 465 Goboro Rd. Epsom, NH 03234.