Robert M. Descoteaux, 76, of Hampstead, NH passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at his home. He was born on November 6, 1938 in Haverhill, MA, a son of the late Henry and Valerie (Strykowski) Descoteaux and attended Haverhill schools. Robert worked as a front end loader operator for Haverhill Paperboard prior to retirement. He loved spending time with his family and his dog Charlie in addition to gardening and motorcycle riding. Bob anxiously waited for his tomatoes, cukes and fresh corn to be ready to pick. More recently you would see him riding his trike along the back roads with the coming of the warm weather. Bob looked forward to the fall state fairs where he would check out all the tractors on display, both the antiques and the newest models looking for what new attachments may be out. He was an avid history buff and enjoyed sharing his knowledge. He is going to be deeply missed.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Joyce (Najuch) Descoteaux, Hampstead, his children, Kimberly Davis and husband Mark, Eddington, ME, Tracy Descoteaux and husband Daren Filomeno, Brentwood, NH, Kathryn Froias and husband Keith and Karen Kunz and husband Phillip, all of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Paul, Irvine, KY, Robert and friend JoAnna Cadorette, Haverhill, MA, and Deborah Moore and husband Brian, Bradford, MA; grandchildren Olivia, Jacob, Jessica, Adam, Angela, Nichole, Alexandrea, Zachary, Lindsay, Brianna and Dylan; his sister and brothers, Elaine Cavallaro and husband Anthony, Manchester, NH, Richard and wife Carol, Nashua, NH, William and companion Joan Canning, Hampstead, NH, Brian and wife Joan, Spring Hill, FL, Norman and wife Linda, Bradford, MA, Ronald, Winter Haven, FL, Joseph and wife Yoko, Enumclaw, WA; brother-in-law, Robert Najuch and wife Janice, Huntington, IN, as well as several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Robert is predeceased by a daughter, Karen and brother Kenneth.
There are no calling hours. Following cremation, private memorial services will be held by the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the NHSPCA, 104 Portsmouth Ave, Stratham, NH 03885.