Robert (Bob) Wesley Valpey, 83, of Center Harbor passed away on March 19, 2019, at the Heritage Waterside assisted living community in Daytona Beach, Florida of natural causes.
Born in Framingham, Massachusetts on May 10, 1935, Bob was the son of Theodore S. Valpey and Dorothy P. (Rines) Valpey.
Bob grew up in Holliston, Massachusetts and graduated from Holliston High School, class of 1953. He also was a graduate of Burdette College, in Boston, Massachusetts. Growing up, Bob spent his summers in Center Harbor and has been a permanent resident since 1972.
Bob was a local businessman. He was also an avid collector and curator of antique automobiles and memorabilia and thoroughly enjoyed his hobby with his family and many friends.
Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years, Alice Knight (Putney) Valpey, his three sons and their families: Wes, Cheryl, Sam and Ben of White Salmon, Washington, Ed, Kimberly, Sander and Seth of Gilford, New Hampshire, and Ron, Jodi, Jake, Sophia and Adam of Bow, New Hampshire. Bob is also survived by his brother, Ted Valpey, of Dover, NH, and several nieces and nephews.
In accordance with his wishes, there will be no calling hours. A celebration of life will be held at his home in Center Harbor on August 4th, details to follow.