Robert Edgar Breton
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Robert Edgar Breton, age 85, of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Gilford and Milford, NH, died on March 9, 2021, at Hope Hospice Care Center, Cape Coral, FL, after a short illness. "Bob" as he was known to his family and friends was born June 6, 1935, In Laconia, NH, the son of M. Yvonne (Morin) and Aime E. Breton.
Bob was a member of the Class of 1954 Laconia High School, Laconia, NH and worked as a welder-fitter in the structural steel industry for many years. He was very talented in home and custom repair and his logo "Don't fret, call Bret" was most appropriate.
Bob was a communicant of St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Community of Cape Coral, and former communicant of Our Lady of the Lakes Church, Lakeport, NH and St. Patrick's Church, Milford, NH. He was such a kind-hearted, thoughtful, and caring person who truly enjoyed helping people, especially when he could do so anonymously.
After retiring, Bob and Mary spent many summers camping, first in their pull-behind and then in their motor home. Their first trip was a month-long camping tour of the Maritimes, which was definitely a favorite.
In addition, Bob and Mary enjoyed trips to Italy to visit their daughter and family and in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, a trip to Ireland where they visited the grave of Mary's second great-grandmother, a visionary at the Apparition of Knock.
Family members include his wife of 56 years, Mary E. (Murray) Breton of Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Laconia and Milford, NH, his sons Steven R. and his wife Lisa (Robichaud) Breton of Campton, NH; Douglas J. Breton and his partner, Katherine Chloros of Milford, NH; their sons Timothy J. and his wife Marnie (Cleaves) Breton of Greenfield, NH; Joel M. and his wife Susan (Mason) Breton of Fremont, NH; step-sons Brian M. Morin of Mahomet, IL; Kevin J. Morin of Milford, NH, and his former wife, Nancy M. Madeira of Nashua, NH; step-daughter Denise E. (Morin) and her husband Stephen J. Michaud of Dunbarton, NH; 13 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
Robert is survived by his brother Gerard A. Breton of Gilford, NH, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
Bob was predeceased by his half-brothers Leo A. Breton, Andrew P. Breton and sister-in-law Florence (Genest) Breton Allard, Roland A. Breton and sister-in-law Rita (Cote) Breton, half-sisters Helene D. Breton and Annette B. Breton, his brother Armand Leo and his wife Barbara (Cochrane) Breton of Lake Royale, NC, and most recently, his sister-in-law Ruth Sewell Breton of Gilford, NH. He was also predeceased by his nephews John A. Breton, son of Andrew and Florence, Mark G. Breton, son of Gerard and Ruth, and Jeffrey W. Breton, Gene R. Breton, and Brian B. Breton, all sons of Leo and Barbara.
Calling Hours at Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, Friday, May 14, 2021, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on May 15, 2021, at Saint Andre Bessette Parish - Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia, followed by burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Laconia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SHARE Outreach, 1 Columbus Avenue, Milford, NH 03055, or to a charity of your choice.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services and 603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com.