Robert E. Simpson

Northfield Robert E. Simpson Robert E. Simpson, 93, a longtime resident of Northfield passed gently on January 4, 2013 at the Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia following a brief illness. Robert was born in Wilmington, MA, July 21, 1919, son of Adolph A. and Tekla M. (Johanson) Simpson. Following high school, Bob attended the Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, class of 1940. He was later called upon in Boston to teach Coast Guard enlisted men maintenance on ship electronics, useful during World War II. He was an engineer who successfully worked for the Boston Edison and Westinghouse in the "1940's-1960's" before retiring for healthier living on the land. As a resident of Northfield he will be remembered for his love of fishing, hunting, farming and his friendship with the Corliss family. He was strong, active, baked bread weekly and cut and split 10 trees this past year for his wood stove. In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by brothers, Harold, Carl, Albert, Arvid, Victor and sister, Esther. Friends in New Hampshire and New Mexico will remember Bob for his gentle spirit and humorous stories during his annual treks to National Parks. Robert leaves many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held for Robert later in the spring at an announced time and place. Burial will be in the family lot in Arch Hill Cemetery in Northfield. Arrangements are under the care of the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home in Tilton. In lieu flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bob's name to the Nature Conservancy, Robert E. Simpson Memorial Fund, www.nature.org .