1937
Robert
2009
Robert J. Gainer
November 19, 1937 — September 3, 2009
LANCASTER - Robert J. Gainer, 71, of Summer Street, died Thursday morning September 3, 2009, at the Concord Hospital, Concord, NH.
Mr. Gainer was born in Lancaster on November 19, 1937, the son of Linwood J. and Emily M. (Rich) Gainer.
In 1966 he married Virginia A. Sullivan of Shoreham, VT.
Bob was a lifetime resident of Lancaster having attended Lancaster Academy and later Berlin Trade School. He worked as a truck driver all his life in the logging, construction and paper mill industries. At one time he hauled logs for Reuben Washburn and for many years drove truck for Diamond International, James River and Groveton Paper Board. For many years he worked at the Groveton Speedway for Mike Beattie. He also served with the National Guard.
For 20 years he has been a director at the Lancaster Fair where he was superintendent of the grounds. His loyalty and commitment to the Lancaster Fair Association gave him a purpose in life these past few years.
Bob enjoyed traveling, casinos, and playing cards with his family and friends. He was also an avid NASCAR fan.
His loving family members include his devoted and loving wife of 43 years Virginia of Lancaster; a daughter, Jill M. Gainer of Manchester, NH; three sons, James Gainer and his wife Tricia, Joel Gainer and Jon Gainer all of Lancaster; a brother Richard and wife Katherine of Lancaster; a sister Carol (Gainer) Beaudoin and husband Edward of Contoocook; a grandson and granddaughter; many nieces, nephews, cousin, and many, many friends.
Visiting hours will be held Tuesday evening September 8, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 11:00 at All Saints Church, Lancaster. Rev. Raymond Ball, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Summer Street Cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the American Heart Assn., New England Affiliate, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701-4688 or to the Lancaster Ambulance Association, %Ron Wert, 25 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.
Mr. Gainer was born in Lancaster on November 19, 1937, the son of Linwood J. and Emily M. (Rich) Gainer.
In 1966 he married Virginia A. Sullivan of Shoreham, VT.
Bob was a lifetime resident of Lancaster having attended Lancaster Academy and later Berlin Trade School. He worked as a truck driver all his life in the logging, construction and paper mill industries. At one time he hauled logs for Reuben Washburn and for many years drove truck for Diamond International, James River and Groveton Paper Board. For many years he worked at the Groveton Speedway for Mike Beattie. He also served with the National Guard.
For 20 years he has been a director at the Lancaster Fair where he was superintendent of the grounds. His loyalty and commitment to the Lancaster Fair Association gave him a purpose in life these past few years.
Bob enjoyed traveling, casinos, and playing cards with his family and friends. He was also an avid NASCAR fan.
His loving family members include his devoted and loving wife of 43 years Virginia of Lancaster; a daughter, Jill M. Gainer of Manchester, NH; three sons, James Gainer and his wife Tricia, Joel Gainer and Jon Gainer all of Lancaster; a brother Richard and wife Katherine of Lancaster; a sister Carol (Gainer) Beaudoin and husband Edward of Contoocook; a grandson and granddaughter; many nieces, nephews, cousin, and many, many friends.
Visiting hours will be held Tuesday evening September 8, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 11:00 at All Saints Church, Lancaster. Rev. Raymond Ball, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Summer Street Cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the American Heart Assn., New England Affiliate, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701-4688 or to the Lancaster Ambulance Association, %Ron Wert, 25 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.
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