Mr. Robert L. Champney Sr.

February 9, 1943 - November 2, 2014

Claremont, NH Robert L. Champney, Sr., 71, of Stewart Avenue in Claremont died Sunday (November 2) at Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont, NH following a period of failing health. He was born in Walpole, NH on February 9, 1943 the son of the late Robert F. and Laura (Thurber) Champney and had been a lifetime area resident. Robert was a graduate of Stevens High School. He had been employed at Holson Photo in Claremont, NH and later at Whelen Manufacturing in Charlestown, NH. Robert was very devoted to his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, NASCAR, the Green Bay Packers, his dog Little “E” and yearly vacations to North Carolina with his family. Members of his family include his wife, Gloria J. (Stoodley) Champney, Claremont, NH whom he married on August 20, 1988, four sons, Robert L. Champney, Jr., Charlestown, NH; Michael P. Nelson and his wife, Lindi, Hartland, VT; Robert Stoodley and his wife, Sharon, Claremont, NH; Randy Stoodley and his wife, Doreen, Weathersfield, VT; two daughters, April Champney Horton, Claremont, NH; Lori LaPlante and her husband, Ron, Weathersfield, VT; 14 grandchildren, nine great granddaughters, a sister, Louise Champney Richards, Lempster, NH; two brothers, Arnold F. Champney, Granville, NY; Dan H. Champney and his wife, Catherine, Whitefield, NH; two sisters in law, Joanne Champney, Newport, NH; Bette Champney, Alstead, NH, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Don W. Champney and Gary S. Champney. There will be no visiting hours. Graveside Committal Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday (November 8) at St. Mary’s Cemetery with the Rev. George Majka, pastor of St. Joseph’s Parish, officiating. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756-001. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 93 Sullivan Street, Claremont, NH.