Robert Richard

Melanson

Robert Richard Melanson, 67 years old of Rochester, NH, passed away suddenly on November 12, 2026. Robert was the son of the late Roland and Marie (Samson) Melanson. Robert graduated from Dover High school and joined the United States Army. Bob had a passion for mechanics and excelled at running, fixing and building engines in both automobiles and heavy equipment. Bob was a member of New England Ice Racing Association. He enjoyed ice racing and had many trophy's that accounted for his competitive and fearless love for speed on the ice and on the racetrack. Bob enjoyed his retirement at his cabin in the woods, where he would tend to his gardens, chop wood and enjoy a campfire within the solitude of nature. Robert is survived by his sisters; Suzanne (Melanson) Pinkham; Paulette Melanson and Michele (Melanson) Moeller and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Robert was predeceased by his parents; Roland Joseph Melanson, Marie (Samson) Melanson and his sisters Louise (Melanson) Belanger; Rolande (Melanson) Hurst. 

Bob leaves behind a garage full of tools he only used once, a secret stash of ice cream and a family that will miss his well-timed and mischievous charm.

Calling hours will be held from 11:00am to 1:00pm with a Memorial Service to follow at 1:00pm in The Chapel at RM Edgerly and son Funeral Home in Rochester, NH on December 4th