Canaan, N.H. —
He was born March 28, 1936, in Canaan, N.H. A lifelong resident, he was the son of Howard and Ellen Reagan. He graduated from Canaan High in 1955 and then entered the United States Coast Guard until 1959. While in the Coast Guard he met and then later married Molly Henley of East Greenwich, R.I., on Sept. 14, 1957. Upon leaving the Coast Guard, Bob and Molly made their home and raised their family in Canaan. He began working at Split Ballbearing (now Timken) in 1959 and retired as a machinist in 1999.
Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and his little dog, Harry. As of 2004, Bob began working as a selectman for the town of Canaan, which he very much enjoyed. He liked to garden and take care of his home, along with several other homes during his years in retirement. A lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox; he enjoyed going to both Red Sox and Fisher Cat games with his family.
Bob is predeceased by his brother, William and his parents, Howard and Ellen.
Bob is survived by his wife, Molly; a son, William Reagan of Enfield, N.H.; a son, Scott Reagan of Canaan; a daughter, Rebecca Timmins of Canaan; five grandchildren, Jennifer and Amanda Reagan, William Reagan, and Molly and Meghan Timmins.
In lieu of flowers, in his memory, contributions may be made to the Upper Valley Humane Society.
A graveside service will be held at the Wells Cemetery in Canaan, on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, at 10 a.m.