Robert Paul Wallace, 87, a resident of the Inn at Deerfield, NH and formerly of Nashua, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 3, 2016 at Elliot Hospital in Manchester.
A son of the late Herman and Marie (Deschamps) Wallace, he was born in Nashua on October 8, 1928. Educated in local schools, Bob was a graduate of Nashua High School, Class of 1946. Mr. Wallace had been employed with Nashua Corporation for forty years retiring in 1991.
Bob married Nancy G. Pelletier also of Nashua on October 8, 1950 and made their home on Troy Street for many years. The couple shared over 50 years together until Nancy’s death on New Year’s Day 2001.
In his leisure time, Bob particularly enjoyed hunting with his son, Paul, fishing, gardening and all things outdoors. He belonged to the NH Turkey Federation and was very involved in successfully bringing the native turkey population back to New Hampshire. He tagged Monarch butterflies through the University of Kansas entomology program. One of his tagged butterflies was recovered in El Rosario, Mexico. Bob also loved Springer and Brittany Spaniels, especially his very special dog, Annie. He held memberships in the Lone Pine Hunters Club of Hollis, NH, the National Rifle Association and the National Audubon Society.
Members of his family include three sons, Paul H. Wallace and his wife Debra, William Wallace and his significant other Donna Ouellette, and Robert “Rick” Wallace; two grandsons, Justin P. Wallace and Bruce Wallace; a great-granddaughter, Gabriella Wallace; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Fred and Barbara Pelletier; several nieces and nephews; and close friends, Jayne and Richard Allard and Jerry LaFleur. In addition to his wife and parents, Bob was predeceased by a brother, Richard F. Wallace and a step-brother, Arthur Wallace.
The family would like to express a very special thank you to his extended family at the Inn at Deerfield who took such very good care of him and were the light and laughter in his life over the past two years. Each and every one of you are near and dear to our hearts and we thank you for the support you gave to us and the love you shared with Bob.
A period of visitation will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Sunday, January 10th from 12 to 1:30 p.m. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 1:30 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to the Inn at Deerfield, P.O. Box 87, Deerfield, NH 03037. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com
