Robert C. Gustafson
August 25, 1939 - September 26, 2017
COLEBROOK, NH — Robert C. Gustafson, 78, of Colebrook, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, at the VA Medical Center in White River Junction, Vt. He was born in born in Jamestown, NY, on Aug. 25, 1939, a son to the late James and Clara Elizabeth (Laporte) Gustafson. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1958-62. While living in the north country of NH, Bob worked for many years at The Balsams as a steward in the kitchen. Following that, he was well known in the area as one of the local school bus drivers for Nugent’s Bus Service for many years. Bob could frequently be found at the counter at Howard’s Restaurant each morning, visiting with his friends. He is survived by his two children, Wayne Gustafson of Chelmsford, England, and his daughter, Sharon Gustafson of Wickford, England; a brother, Donald Gustafson of Taunton, Mass.; his niece, Sandy Gustafson of Taunton; and two nephews, Lee Gustafson of Sinclairville, NY, and Glenn Gustafson of Hiram, OH; two grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. A brief graveside committal service, with naval honors, will be held on Friday, Oct. 6, at 1 p.m. in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Milan, NH. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.
COLEBROOK, NH — Robert C. Gustafson, 78, of Colebrook, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, at the VA Medical Center in White River Junction, Vt. He was born in born in Jamestown, NY, on Aug. 25, 1939, a son to the late James and Clara... View Obituary & Service Information