Robert A. “Jet Man” Huard, 78, of Sandown, NH died Friday October 30, 2020 at the High Point Hospice House in Haverhill, MA. Bob was born in Methuen, MA on September 12, 1942, a son of the late Vanant and Irene (LeClerc) Huard. He had been a resident of Sandown for many years.
Bob had been employed as a machinist for Miller Machine in Haverhill, MA where he worked for 30 years. His passion was racing boats and cars. If it had a big motor in it, he either raced it or fixed it.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carol (Dimery) Huard of Sandown, one son, James Huard and his wife Melissa of Casco, ME, two daughters, Kimberly Ponder of Derry, NH, and Sherry Lynn McCherm of Pennsylvania, four granddaughters, Taylor Ponder, Cassie Ponder, Marissa Schultz, and Addison Schultz.
At Bob’s requests, memorial services will be held privately by the family. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Derry and Londonderry is assisting the family with arrangements.