CRESTVIEW, FL — Robert A. (Bob) McQuade, 72, a former longtime resident of Enfield, NH, founder of the Red Roof Frame Shoppes in Enfield and Lebanon, NH and most recently, Full-Time travel photographer (ramcquade.com) passed away peacefully on the morning of November 16, 2019, after a long struggle with cancer. His travels with his canine partners brought him to all corners of the United States and Canada. He especially loved the Pacific Northwest but his true love remained autumn in New England.
Bob’s retirement passion was photographing birds and he followed them on their annual west coast migration. Throughout his travels he was frequently asked to make presentations of his images and travels. Bob was also a consummate painter turning many of his photographs into paintings with oils, watercolors or acrylics. His journey and journal can be seen at www.ramcquade.com.
Bob was born in Shelburne Falls, MA in 1947, graduated from Arms Academy and went on to college at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Early in his life Bob worked many years as a professional golfer in Orlando FL and Myrtle Beach. Several years later he returned to New England taking up residence in Enfield and working as a supervisor in Quechee Lakes and later in home construction, building and remodeling several homes in the Upper Valley region of NH. He later converted his High Street residence, a former boarding house, into several apartments before eventually redeveloping the structure to studio and retail space for the Red Roof Frame Shoppe. At 65 Bob sold everything he owned, moved into his motorhome and departed on his seven year journey across the continent.
Bob is predeceased by his parents, Kathleen June (Adams) and William A McQuade of Lebanon, NH, and his nephew William Patrick “Mac” McQuade of Fort Smith, AR. He is survived by his brother William G McQuade and wife Janet of Springdale, AR, brother Michael McQuade and wife Stephanie of Gilmanton Iron Works, NH, and his beloved sister, Kathy Findholt of Enfield Center, NH. Surviving nieces and nephews include Julie McQuade Heyes of Fayetteville, AR, Nicholas Findholt of Enfield, NH, Marissa Findholt of Nashville, TN, Alexander McQuade of Derry, NH, and Cameron McQuade of Gilmanton Iron Works, NH.