Robert Andre "Bob" Labonte

Robert Andre “Bob” Labonte, 81, of Manchester, passed away suddenly on January 4, 2026 at Elliot Hospital. Born in Manchester on May 26, 1944, he was the son of the late Robert L. and Lucienne (Roy) Labonte.

Bob was born in Manchester and raised in Chester, New Hampshire. He lived in Massachusetts several years in his early adult life and many years in Portsmouth before returning to Manchester more than 30 years ago. A true jack of all trades, he worked in many fields over the years, including factory work in his younger days, and later as a barber and custodian. His greatest passion was collecting antiques; he operated an antique booth and sold at flea markets throughout New England. He also enjoyed playing bingo and scratch tickets. Above all, Robert treasured time with his family, especially during holiday gatherings.

Bob is survived by his sisters, Priscilla Magnor and her husband Cliff of North Carolina, Christine Fraser of Windham, Claudette Porter of Raymond, Katherine Robarge and her husband Richard of Northfield, and Barbara Fraser and her husband Dana of North Carolina; his close friends, Jackie Scanlon and her husband Frank, and longtime friend of 47 years, Judy Tremblay and her husband Robert, all of Manchester; his 5 stepbrothers and 4 stepsisters as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family members, and friends.

Bob’s family would like to thank his landlords, Reggie and Kay, for their kindness, care and baked ‘goodies’ over the years.

Services will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 11AM-1PM with a Memorial Service in the funeral home chapel at 1 PM. Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life immediately following the service.