CONCORD, NH
Robert David Palmer, 52, a resident of Concord, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 22 at his home in Concord.
He was born November 16, 1964 in Claremont, NH the son of Robert V. and Jean (Lull) Palmer. He moved to Gardner, MA with his family as a young man. He graduated from Pembroke Academy in Pembroke, NH. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving during peacetime. Following his discharge he returned to New Hampshire and worked at several area businesses. He earned his black belt in Karate from Body Works in Concord. Bob was involved in a clowning group and loved performing as a clown to entertain children. He was an active member of the Bow Mills Methodist Church in Bow, and a longtime client of River Bend Community Mental Health Center in Concord. He also attended New Hampshire Technical Institute, where he majored in the Arts Program. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and was very fond of animals, especially Golden Retrievers and Burmese cats.
He was known by many as a kind, gentle and caring individual.
Survivors include his mother of Concord, his father of Fitchburg, MA, one brother, William "Bill" Palmer and his wife, Linda, and one niece, Alyssa Palmer, all of Hooksett, NH, several foster siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins.
A graveside service will be held in the Spring in the family lot in the Ascutney Cemetery in Windsor, VT. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bow Mills Methodist Church at 505 South Street, Bow, NH 03304.
The Knight Funeral Home in Windsor is entrusted with the arrangements.