Robert "Bob" Meagher 78, of Davenport, Florida and a former longtime resident of Keene and Harrisville, NH, passed away at his daughter's home in Connecticut on Monday, October 5, 2020 with his family at his side, following a courageous battle with cancer.
His parents, Herbert and Catherine (Ryan) Meagher, welcomed their son into the world on January 8, 1942 in Queens Village, New York. Bob grew up in Queens Village attending local schools and was a graduate of Holy Cross High School.
Bob began his long career as a firefighter, first working for 10 years with the Setauket, NY Fire Department, and later with the City of Keene Fire Department for 17 ½ years.
Always wanting to serve his community, Bob graciously offered his services as a member of the Keene City Council; the Harrisville Board of Selectman; on multiple Home Owner Association Boards; and as vice-president of the Keene Fire Firefighters Local 3265.
When not serving his community, Bob enjoyed football, especially the Patriots, and watching the Red Sox. He loved to travel and found great solace in visiting the ocean and deep-sea fishing. He also enjoyed playing golf.
He will be greatly missed by many, especially his wife of thirteen years, Diane (Roberge) Meagher of Davenport, Florida; his three children, Debbie Fiori and her husband, Martin, of South Windsor, Karen Cimis and her husband, Bob, of Bow, New Hampshire, Robert "Robbie" Meagher, Jr. of Florida; his grandchildren, Michael Cram and his wife, Christie, Matthew Cram, Ryan Cram, Kyle Cram, Alyssa Fiori, Olivia Fiori, Abbey Meagher; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas Cram and Llera Meagher; his step-daughters, Debbie Leroux of Goffstown, New Hampshire and Dee Ann Riehl of Goffstown, New Hampshire; his step-grandchildren, Christopher Heath, Matthew Riehl, Tim Riehl; a sister, Pat McIntire and her husband, Neil, of Florida, his brothers, Jack Meagher and his wife, Maureen, of Island Park Long Island, New York, Ralph Meagher and his wife, Pam, of Mineral, Virginia, Joseph Meagher and his wife, Diane, of Brooksville, Florida; sister-in-law Wendy Meagher; and several nieces, nephews and extended family members. Bob was predeceased by his first wife, Helen (Poppe) Meagher; his second wife, Linda Potter; two brothers, James Meagher and William Meagher; and a granddaughter Ashley Meagher.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 10:00am in St. Bernard Church, 185 Main Street, Keene. Burial with committal prayers and fire department honors will follow in the Monadnock View Cemetery, Park Avenue, Keene. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court Street, Keene. Family and friends in attendance at the calling hours, mass and committal, are reminded of the requirement to wear face masks and to maintain the physical distancing requirements.
In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donations may be made in Mr. Meagher’s memory to the Tribute Program St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
