Robert A. Phelps

He was born on January 6, 1947 to Andrew Jackson Phelps and Ethel (Hunter) Phelps. After his mother's passing in 1949, he was raised by the loving Hunter Family.

He graduated from Goffstown High School and New Hampshire College. During the Vietnam War he served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee in the 71st Construction Battalion.

Since 1986, Robert owned and operated Central Auto Recyclers in Concord. He was the current president of the NH Auto & Truck Recycling Association. He also served as the regional director at-large and global ambassador for the Automotive Recyclers Association.

He was a dedicated coach and leader for the Goffstown Little League, Goffstown Babe Ruth League, Tri-Town Soccer and Daniel Webster Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

Robert enjoyed golfing, auto racing, traveling the world, camping and boating on Lake Winnipesaukee. He and his wife also enjoyed their annual trip to Aruba. In his final years he volunteered as a crew member for Angel Flight Northeast.

He leaves behind his wife of 44 years, Carol (Laferriere) Phelps of Goffstown; his beloved children, Kelley Phelps of Goffstown, Zachary Phelps and his wife, Mellisa, of New Boston and Tyler Phelps of Concord; seven grandchildren, Madison, Eric, Anna, Paige, Jillian, Cole and Ben; a great grandson, Carter; a sister, Allison Britton of Gilsum; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.

The family would like to thank all of Robert's doctors and nurses for their exemplary care.

The funeral ceremony was held on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester. Committal prayers with military honors followed at Westlawn Cemetery in Goffstown.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ARA Scholarship Foundation, 9113 Church St., Manassas, VA 20110-5456 (please note on the check: Bob Phelps Memorial Scholarship), or to American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org, or to Angel Flight NE at www.angelflightne.org.