Robert R. Francoeur, 96, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Friday evening, December 23, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital after a brief period of declining health.
Born in Nashua on May 10, 1926, he was a son of the late Alfred and Cecile (Levesque) Francoeur. Bob was educated in local schools and served with the Navy for three years during World War II.
Bob was a longtime employee of Nashua Corporation, where he worked as a machine operator.
An avid candlepin bowler, Bob was a five-time New Hampshire State Champion and Nashua City Champion. He was honored by the International Candlepin Bowling Association with his induction into the Candlepin Hall of Fame in 1993.
Bob also loved playing billiards and was fondly known as “Banker Bob”. He was a life-member of the American Legion Post 48 of Hudson.
Bob was the husband of Theresa Y. (Rodier) Francoeur, whom he married on January 12, 1946. The couple made their home in Nashua and Hudson. They shared 58 wonderful years together until her passing on May 26, 2004.
Members of his family include his five children and their spouses, Robert and Eva (Ricker) Francoeur of Merrimack, Connie (Francoeur) and Len Poirier of Bethany Beach, DE, Roger and Karen (Clarke) Francoeur of Bennington, NE, Leo and Diane (Soucy) Francoeur of Hudson and Gary Francoeur of Nashua; ten grandchildren, Robert Jr. and Brian Francoeur, Kimberly (Lafond), Christy (Farland), Jason and Ryan Poirier, and Matthew and Eric Francoeur, Katie (Stella) and Jessica (Small); nineteen great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Paul Boucher and Maurice Rodier of Nashua; also many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Bob was also predeceased by four brothers, Roger, Romeo (Joe), Rene and Roland (Frank) Francoeur; and a sister, Rose Boucher.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday evening, December 29th from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Bob’s name to the American Heart Association https://www.heart.org/donate. A Celebration of Life and interment will take place in the Spring. The date and time will be announced later. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com
