Robert C. Bechard
March 25, 1934 ~ February 14, 2015
Robert C. “Bob” Bechard, 80 of Governor Wentworth Highway passed away on Saturday February 14, surrounded by his family.
Bob was born March 25, 1934 in Danvers Ma, the son of Charles and Lucille Clementine (Hogan) Bechard.
Bob was a graduate of Saint Mary’s High School in Lynn and Northeastern University. He served in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer.
Bob married Alma Ann-Marie MacKenzie in 1958, and together they raised seven children. They lived in Beverly, MA, in their first home on Garfield Ave. and they eventually moved into a larger home on Columbus Ave.
Bob worked at GTE Sylvania in Danvers, MA for over 36 years and retired in 1993. Upon retirement Bob and Alma moved to Melvin Village, NH where they have since resided. Bob is predeceased by his sister Carol and his son Barry.
He is survived by his wife Alma married for 57 years.
Bob leaves behind his wife Alma and their children Kelley, Jeffrey, Karen, Kristin, David and Katie, his grandchildren Stephanie, Jeffrey-Barry, Rhiannon, Robert (Robbie), Kyleigh, Sammantha, Spencer, Preston, Barry and Emily, and great grandchildren Dallas, Devon, Sam, Jacob and Bryson.
Bob was a devoted family man and a friend to all that knew him. His family will forever miss him and his legacy will live through them all.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at 11:30AM in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 4-7PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square.
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I can still hear my Uncle Bob call me “muffin” and tease me about my legs being to skinny to hold up my socks. Remembering many fun times in Aunti Alma and Uncle Bob’s Beverly home. I know he and my Mom are happily catching up on all years they missed out on together. RIP Uncle Bob.
with love,
Kara
I will always cherish my memories of Bob. From Garfield to Columbus, to Melvin Village.
Always have loved you Bob and always will. I pray that the Good Lord will bring comfort to Alma and the kids.
To the “Bechard” Family. I am sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers 🙏🙏🙏.
Pamela Bouchard
To hear of “Dads'” passing saddens me greatly. I was fortunate enough to have Bob welcome me into his house and heart while I was growing up as his sons David’s friend. The Bechard family has, and always will be extremely close to me and will hold a very special place in my heart. You are all in my thoughts.
Michael Harvey
Danvers, Mass
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I am sorry for your loss. He was an amazing man. Michael and I enjoyed the times spent with your family and enjoyed my “third son” David.
Susan Harvey
Beverly, Mass
Karynn, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Although I did not know him, I surely know the beautiful daughter he has. If you Dad was anything like you, I know he brought much happiness and love to all. Ron and I send our deepest sympathies. Please know you are in my heart and prayers.
Bob and his entire family were like a second family to me and i will miss him deeply. I will always remember when leaving his home in Melvin Village to return back to Beverly he would say “I sure am glad I don’t have to drive back to Massachusetts”. That would always put a smile on my face and will every time I think of him.
George and I spent some fun weekends with Bob and Alma playing Trivia. Bob hated to lose, and when he did, we made sure we rubbed it in. We will miss him.
Love
George and Mary
Bobo, It’s been almost a year and a half. You know, when you’re growing up with a second family, thinking it will never change….and then it does. I wish you were still around to say I’m too old for a nose piercing. I miss you.