Robert Frederick Mears, 79, of Derry, NH passed away Friday October 21, 2022, at his home, after a period of declining health. Robert was born July 5, 1943 in Manchester, NH and was a son of the late Frederick and Meriel (Boire) Mears. He was raised and educated in Manchester, and was a graduate of Central High School. Bob had been a resident of Derry for over 50 years.
Bob served in the US Army from 1963 to 1966 and later, he attended schooling to become an ASE Certified auto mechanic. He was employed as a mechanic with Peters Auto Group of Nashua for more than 35 years. He was a lifelong car enthusiast and enjoyed building Hot-Rods. He could often be seen at car nights and area shows.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Frances (Walling) Mears of Derry, two sons, Edward Mears and his wife Lindsay and Brendan Mears, four grandchildren, Spencer, Isabella, Eliana and Evelyn, five siblings, Kathy (Mears) Hrycuna and her husband Charles, Karen (Mears) Harris, Paula Mears, Marc Mears, David Mears and his partner Doris Annis. as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a brother Thomas Mears, brother-in-law, Francis Harris and sister-in-law, Helene Walling.
After cremation, a graveside committal of his cremated remains will be Monday October 31, 2022, at 11:00 am at the NH State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Liberty House, 221 Orange Street Manchester, NH 03104. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Derry and Londonderry is assisting the family. To send a condolence, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.