Robert Max Blaisdell, Sr. Belmont, NH Robert M. Blaisdell, Sr., 84, of Blackwater Road in Somersworth, NH died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Wentworth Douglass Hospital with his wife, Bertha at his side. He was born on February 21, 1934 in Laconia, NH; the son of Ellis N. and Eva Merrill Blaisdell. Robert attended Belmont Grade School and High School graduating in 1952. While in High School he lettered in Baseball and Basketball. He then enlisted in the US Air Force, and spent 18 months in Japan before returning to Westover Air Force Base in Chicopee, MA. This is where he met his future Bride, Bertha, on a blind date. They married November 16, 1957 and returned to NH where Robert attended UNH with a focus on Pre-Med/Pre-Veterinarian studies. He retired from PNSY after 32 years of Civil Service as a First-Class Machinist and Planner and Estimator. He was an avid nature lover, sports enthusiast and the Best Dad and Papa ever. He enjoyed being surrounded by his children and grand children. Robert (Bob) is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bertha, and children, Michael E. Blaisdell of Troy, Alabama, Alan J. and wife, Nancy of Rochester, NH, Beth A. and husband Larry Wright of Bracey, Virgina, Gary P. of Berwick, Maine, Kelly J. and husband Arthur (Claude) Gagnon of Somersworth, NH, 12 grand-children, 12 great grandchildren, and "Little Sister", Alice Hurst. He was pre-deceased by Ellis and Eva Blaisdell, brothers, Edwin, Melvin, David, Roger, and one sister, Mildred (Blaisdell) Shaw. He was also pre-deceased by his first-born son, Robert (Robby) M. Blaisdell, Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s name to New England Donor Services of Waltham, MA either by check to 61st Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451-1106 or by an online donation at neds.org. We are fortunate to know that Bob’s donation of skin tissue will go to aid in breast re-construction or skin grafting for burn patients. Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Mass at St. Mary’s Church at 71 Lowell Street in Rochester, NH on Saturday, November 17th at 11:00 am. There will be a luncheon following the ceremony at the church. A grave-side service will be held at a future date for immediate family. To sign our online guestbook, please go to ?www.purdyfuneralservice.com