Robert John Hellberg

Robert John Hellberg, 85, of Weirs Beach, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011, at Lakes Region Hospital after a sudden illness, surrounded by his loving family.Born on September 12, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Carl and Matilda (Johnson) Hellberg. Robert was raised in Valley Stream, Long Island, NY, and attended the local schools there. At the age of 18 he enlisted with the US Navy and served his country proudly, with honor, aboard the LST 848 as a Motor Machinists Mate 2nd Class in WWII. His ship served in the pacific theatre during the war and was stationed in Tokyo Harbor, Japan at the end of the war and he received the ship's pennant upon returning to San Francisco.After returning from the war he attended Auto Mechanics School through the GI Bill and bought a house in Huntington Station, Long Island, where he and his wife resided with their family until 1970 when they relocated to Weirs Beach, NH. They purchased the "Sing Cove Cottages" and he eventually converted the property into the "Singing Cove RV Park" which he owned and operated for forty years. Developing the park was a labor of love, which he was very proud of. Robert was considered a "worker bee" by his family, always working on projects, or finding something to keep busy with.He is predeceased by his brother, Henry Hellberg.Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Janet (Garrison), of Weirs Beach; son, William Hellberg and significant other Debbie Bragg, of Northfield; daughter, JoAnn Hellberg, of Moultonborough; granddaughter, Sara Hellberg, of Weirs Beach, and great-granddaughter Alanah Sirles, also of Weirs Beach; two sisters, Marion Lacalandra, of CA , and Linda George, of CO.Memorials:Donations may be made in Robert's memory to the NH Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.Visitation:Calling hours will be held on Monday, March 14, 2011 at Mayhew Funeral Home (Rtes. 3 and 104) Meredith, from 6:00 pm through 8:00 pm.Service:A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 11:00 am in the funeral home. Rev. Edward J. Charest, pastor of the Plymouth United Methodist Church will officiate.