Bob Hibbard

LOUDON - Bob Hibbard, 85, of Loudon passed away at the Concord Hospice House after bravely battling cancer on Thursday, December 18, 2014. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 30, 1929, the oldest of 3 sons to parents Charles M. and Louise (Faucher) Hibbard.

Bob attended Peekskill Academy in Peekskill, NY, where he graduated as Valedictorian.

He moved to Loudon to become a dairy farmer for the next 25 years. After retiring as a dairy farmer, he worked as a logger and lumberman; Bob and his predeceased son, Brian were owning partners operating a sawmill, The Ole Sawmill in Loudon. He continued logging until his recent illness.

He was an avid reader, crossword puzzle enthusiast and outdoorsman. He held a great love of the woods and enjoyed any activity involving the outdoors including hunting, fishing and boating.

Later in life, Bob enjoyed traveling with his wife and friends to many countries. He especially enjoyed spending time in Lancaster County Pennsylvania with his extended Mennonite family.

In Loudon, Bob became heavily involved with the local community. He proudly served on the Loudon Planning Board, the Loudon Fire and Rescue Squad and retired as Deputy Chief. He was a Sunday School Teacher at the Loudon Congregational Church and Boy Scout Master of troop #247 In addition, he served as the Loudon Republican Town Chairman and was a member of the Loudon Historical Society. He was also President of the Loudon Ridge Cemetery Association.

Bob’s presence was also felt in the greater Merrimack County as he was a Member and Chairman of many organizations including: the N.H. Milk Board, the N.H. State Agricultural Advisory Board; the Merrimack County Conservation Committee; the Merrimack County Farm Bureau and the N.H. State Conservation District. He was the Director of N.H. State Milk Cooperation, a State of N.H. Forest Fire Warden, a member of the N.H. State Fire Service, and served on the N.H. State Conservation Commission. Bob also had his N.H. Real Estate Brokers License as well as a N.H. and VT State Auctioneers License. He was a N.H. State Notary Public and Justice of Peace.

Bob is survived by his wife. Judith Boska; daughters, Kathleen and Patricia; and stepchildren

Stephanie A. Sauoma of Manchester, and John S. Boska, his wife Yvette, and their children Logan and Kevin of Colorado Springs, CO. He was preceded in death by three of his children, Brian, Robert, and Susan Hibbard, and his brother, Timothy.

We want to thank our wonderful friends for the compassion and support that has been shown to us during these difficult times.

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A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Bennett Funeral Home, 3 Church Street (the brick building), Concord.

Messages of condolence may be offered at www.bennettfuneral.com