Alton, NH

Robert M. Kempton, age 82, of Osprey Road in Alton, passed away peacefully January 24, 2020 at Belknap County Nursing Home in Laconia.

Born March 5, 1937 in Winthrop, MA, son of Richard M. and Hester E. (Vessey) Kempton, his family moved to Meredith, NH when he was 13, he resided there until moving to Alton, NH in 1984.

He served with the United States Army Reserves for fifteen years.

Prior to retirement, he was employed with New Hampshire Electric Cooperative for many years.

Bob was a member of the Community Church of Alton.  He taught line dancing with Shep Spinney for 15 years.  He loved his 1968 Mustang convertible and he loved playing horseshoes.  Also, a member of the Elks lodge.

Survived by his wife of almost 61 years: Beverly A. (Gray) Kempton, daughter: Karen Lee Kroll of Anchorage, Alaska, son: Robert Scott Kempton and wife Debbie of Canal Winchester, Ohio and grandson: Noah Robert Kempton, step granddaughter Felicia, 3 step great grandchildren: Chancellor, Serenity and James, 2 sisters: Dorothy Ehrenberg and Janet Moorhead, several nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by a sister Barbara Rideout.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at his church. Instead of flowers, memorial donations may be made to his church: Community Church of Alton, PO Box 997, Alton, NH 03809. Urn interment will be at New Riverside Cemetery. Cremation care by Peaslee Alton Funeral Home.