Robert R Harvey

Robert R. Harvey died September 2, 2015 at his home on Forest Lake, Whitefield, N.H. He passed from this world with the same quiet determination that sustained him for more than 90 years. Born in Littleton, NH in 1924, he was the second son of William W. and Venita Burgess Harvey. Parents and brothers Wesley(Janet)and Norman (Mary Anne) all predeceased him.

An Army veteran of WWII; he saw action on Europe's eastern front. At war's end he returned to Littleton to work and establish his civilian life. Employment was a challenge. However, at just the right time he accepted a job with the New England Power Co. He worked as a surveyor to lay the lines that established part of infrastructure that would bring hydro and nuclear electrical power to New England.

In 1959 he was transferred to the Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. District. With his wife, Nellie F. (Leonard) (1927-1971) and three children he relocated to Greenfield, Massachusetts. Retiring after more than 30 years of service Bob moved from Greenfield. His aversion to the the cold kept him in Ft Myers, Florida for the winter, but summers always meant going home to the "Lake".

Bob did not belong to clubs or participate in sports. His free time was always spent on a project. There was always something to remodel, construct or refinish. But he would stop in a heartbeat what he was doing to help someone else. "I'll be back in a minute" often meant 2 or 3 hours or later. His generosity was extend to all but, especially his children. His famous grin lighted up any conversation and his model of honesty would make the world a better place.

Bob is survived by his daughters Cheryl (John) Misch and Jody(Herb)Brown and son R. Alan( Sherry) Harvey. Grand- children are Joshua B.(Amanda) Thomas, Jillian R. Brown,soon to be Fox(Derek) and Colby W. (Tabatha) Brown. His great-grand children are Ella and Cooper Thomas.

In addition there is his sister-in-law Rosalie Leonard, dearest friend Shirley Pellerin, several nieces and nephews and their children.

A special thank you to Shirley and nephew Bill Allen, their care and help made it possible for Bob to remain at his home on the lake to see his final sunset. A grateful thank you to the staffs at Dartmouth Hitchcock and North Country Home Health and Hospice. You are be commended for the excellent and compassionate care.

Bob will be interred with military honors at Glenwood Cemetery, West Main St. Littleton, NH on Thursday September 10, 2015 at 3PM, all are welcome.

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