Nottingham: Peter Bruce Gilman, born April 4th, 1944, in Laconia, NH, passed unexpectedly on February 18th, 2012. Peter was a graduate of Concord High School class of 1962 and a US Coast Guard veteran. He was an animal lover and a rescuer of animals. He was an accomplished wood craftsman, Graphic Artist, Professional Photographer, Marathon runner and past member of the National Ski Patrol. He was known for his great sense of Yankee Ingenuity and his selfless nature. He will be sorely missed. He was predeceased by his father, Sam E. Gilman, his father-in-law, Robert F. Keane, and mother-in-law E. Virginia Keane whom he cared for in her final years of sickness. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, best friend, love of his life, Roberta Keane Gilman, mother Mildred McGlauflin Gilman, sister Diane Gilman Souther and brother-in-law Charles Souther, sister-in-law Judith Keane Rystar and her husband John Rystar, sons Christopher L. Gilman and wife Eileen, Aaron W. Gilman and partner Miranda Perry, Benjamin K. Gilman and wife Heatherleigh. He is also survived by his grandchildren Isaiah, Hailey and Robert. He was their beloved Papa. Visitors are welcome from 10am – 6pm, on Wednesday, February 22nd at the family home, 145 Kennard Rd in Nottingham where a memorial service will be held in his memory. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Cocheco Humane Society, 262 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820 in Peter’s name. Arrangements are under the direction of Purdy Memorial Chapel, 2 Concord Road, Rt 4, Lee, NH. To sign our online guestbook, please go to www.purdyfuneralservice.com