Robert W. Curren, 80, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Methuen, MA and Hudson, NH, passed away peacefully among family on Tuesday morning, November 8, 2022 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.
Born in Lawrence, MA on July 10, 1942, he was a son of the late William C. and Theresa (Dawe) Curren of Methuen, MA. He was a graduate of Methuen High School Class of 1960. Robert was a Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1971. He had fond memories of serving on the USS Kitty Hawk.
After Robert’s military service, he graduated from Southern New Hampshire University, formerly New Hampshire College with an Engineering degree. A Radar Technician by trade, he began his career with Raytheon in Manchester, NH, then went on to the New Boston Air Force Tracking Station, formerly Ford Aerospace in New Boston, NH. During his career at the tracking station, he volunteered to carry out shifts at the Thule Tracking Station in Thule, Greenland.
Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, photography, golfing, hiking and driving his tractor on his farm in Florida. He was an avid fan of the of the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Orioles.
He is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel R. and Karen Curren of Pembroke, NH and Timothy J. and Melanie Curren of Merrimack NH; six grandsons, Riley, Grant, Nolan, Ayden, Quinn and Jayce Curren. He is also survived by his significant other, Joyce Tuttle of Bradenton, FL; and his beloved Boston Terrier “King Ramsey”.
A Graveside service and Navy Honors will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, Thursday, December 22nd at 11 a.m. Donations may be made in his memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.
