1917
Robert
2012
Robert Henry Rand
April 12, 1917 — December 17, 2012
Robert Henry "Bob" Rand, 95, prominent Plymouth businessman, died December 17, 2012, at Havenwood Heritage Heights, Concord, NH.
Born in Plymouth, NH on April 12, 1917, he was the son of Albert M. and Olive Plumer Rand. "Bob" grew up in Plymouth and graduated from Plymouth High School, class of 1934. In 1938, he graduated from the University of New Hampshire, with a major in Economics. Following graduation, he joined his brother Watson in the Rand's Hardware business. In 1942, he volunteered for service in the Army Air Corp and served in a variety of state-side posts until 1946. He married his sweethartt, Juliet Brown Rand of Wentworth NH, in 1943 in Enid, Oklahoma, while serving in the Army. Bob and Julie had one son, R. Steven Rand.
The Rands summered on Little Squam for many years, enjoying boating, friends and family life. In 1956, they built a new house in Plymouth and resided there until they moved to Heritage Heights in Concord in 2003. Julie died in 2007. The Rands had been married for 64 years.
Bob was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed skiing, fishing, hunting and boating. He and his brother Watson operated Rand's Hardware together, expanding the enterprise of their father, to include Bottle Gas, Major Appliances, and Plumbing & Heating contracting. In 1971, the brothers were joined by Steven Rand, a junior partner. In the 80s and 90s they operated a second store at Hatch Plaza.
Bob was active in the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, the New England Hardware Dealers Association and Plymouth Rotary. He was a member of the Plymouth Congregational Church and the Olive Branch Mount Prospect Lodge. For decades he served as treasurer for the Trinity Churchyard Cemetary.
Bob is survived by by his son Steven Rand of Plymouth, NH, 3 grandchildren:
Jason Rand of Plymouth, NH , Tyler Rand and Megan Rand, both of San Diego, CA, 2 great-granddaughters and 5 nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Plymouth Congregational Church, Hope Fund, PO Box 86, Plymouth NH 03264.
Born in Plymouth, NH on April 12, 1917, he was the son of Albert M. and Olive Plumer Rand. "Bob" grew up in Plymouth and graduated from Plymouth High School, class of 1934. In 1938, he graduated from the University of New Hampshire, with a major in Economics. Following graduation, he joined his brother Watson in the Rand's Hardware business. In 1942, he volunteered for service in the Army Air Corp and served in a variety of state-side posts until 1946. He married his sweethartt, Juliet Brown Rand of Wentworth NH, in 1943 in Enid, Oklahoma, while serving in the Army. Bob and Julie had one son, R. Steven Rand.
The Rands summered on Little Squam for many years, enjoying boating, friends and family life. In 1956, they built a new house in Plymouth and resided there until they moved to Heritage Heights in Concord in 2003. Julie died in 2007. The Rands had been married for 64 years.
Bob was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed skiing, fishing, hunting and boating. He and his brother Watson operated Rand's Hardware together, expanding the enterprise of their father, to include Bottle Gas, Major Appliances, and Plumbing & Heating contracting. In 1971, the brothers were joined by Steven Rand, a junior partner. In the 80s and 90s they operated a second store at Hatch Plaza.
Bob was active in the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, the New England Hardware Dealers Association and Plymouth Rotary. He was a member of the Plymouth Congregational Church and the Olive Branch Mount Prospect Lodge. For decades he served as treasurer for the Trinity Churchyard Cemetary.
Bob is survived by by his son Steven Rand of Plymouth, NH, 3 grandchildren:
Jason Rand of Plymouth, NH , Tyler Rand and Megan Rand, both of San Diego, CA, 2 great-granddaughters and 5 nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Plymouth Congregational Church, Hope Fund, PO Box 86, Plymouth NH 03264.
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