Robert T. Holleran

He was born on March 25, 1947, the son of Thomas and Catherine (Rybczyk) Holleran. He was educated in the local school system.

Sgt. Holleran served 4 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, earning the Bronze Star and Purple Heart Medals while serving in Vietnam. He also was an instructor at Quantico Base, Virginia.

Mr. Holleran earned his Master Plumber's license and previously worked at the CMC.

Bob enjoyed fishing and was a skilled wood craftsman. He often used his talents to help family, friends and fellow veterans. All will miss his famous Irish wit.

He leaves his wife of 35 years Annette (Lagasse) Holleran of Weare; their children, Mrs. Kathleen Gilbert of Texas, Bonnie Holleran of Penacook, Timothy and Emily Holleran of Weare; a daughter from his first marriage, Mrs. Debbie Bledsoe of OK; his brother, Frank Holleran of Manchester; Bob especially loved time spent with his grandson Aiden. He also had many brother and sister-in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.

A graveside memorial service was held on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 in the NH State Veterans' Cemetery, Boscawen.

Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.