Robert Henry Constant, 90, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away peacefully, Tuesday afternoon, October 24, 2023 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.
Born in Nashua on May 2, 1933, he was a son of the late Wilfrid and Orise (Burns) Constant. Bob was educated in local schools and served with the Navy aboard the USS Beatty from June 1952 until his honorable discharge in June 1960.
Bob had been employed with Nashua Corporation at their Merrimack facility where he worked in the color disc division for over twenty-five years. He was previously employed with J.F. McElwain Shoe Company and Howdy Beef Burger restaurant.
He held memberships in the Knights of Columbus Council 122 of Nashua, 4th Degree and St. Anthony’s Fraternity Secular Franciscan Order. Bob was a communicant of St. Louis de Gonzague Church and the former St. Francis Xavier Parish. He served as a Eucharistic Minister and collector at both churches for a number of years. Bob was an active volunteer at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, St. Joseph Hospital and Greenbriar Healthcare Center. Bob was honored by the Exchange Club of Nashua as a recipient of the Book of Golden Deeds award.
Bob will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. In his leisure time, he loved bird watching.
In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Irene M. (Niquette) Constant, who passed away April 1, 2017. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Maurice and Raymond Constant; and sisters, Beatrice Couture and Elizabeth Constant.
Members of his family include his three children, Elizabeth “Liz” Bartlett and Jane Constant both of Milford, and Daniel R. Constant of Nashua; a grandson, Aaron Bartlett; a brother, Norman Constant; also many nieces and nephews.
His family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staffs of Home Health and Hospice and the Community Hospice House for their care, kindness and support of Bob.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, October 30th from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Tuesday, October 31st at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com
