Nashua, NH – Robert Brian Welts, 89, died Monday, November 28, 2022, at the Courville Nursing Home in Nashua, NH. He was born June 11, 1933, in Milton, MA, to parents Harry and Josephine Welts. He was the husband of Rose (Catalano) Welts. They enjoyed over 47 years of marriage before her passing in 2007.
Bob graduated from Milton High School, Milton, MA, in 1950. He went on to graduate from Boston College with a Bachelor’s in Business and Accounting in 1954, and a Juris Doctorate from Boston College in 1957. He also earned an LLM (Master of Laws) from Boston University. Bob started practicing law in Nashua in 1957, and by 1978, he started his own firm which later became Welts, White and Fontaine. He served Nashua for over 63 years until his retirement in early 2021.
Bob enjoyed being involved in the community. He joined the Knights of Columbus and Junior Chamber of Commerce when he first moved to Nashua. He was a past President of the Nashua Bar Association and was awarded its highest honor- The Lifetime Achievement Award. He was a former chairman of the Nashua Zoning Board as well as a member of the Nashua Board of Alderman.
Along with skiing and tennis, Bob loved to run. He was a member of the Gate City Striders and competed in the last four National Senior Games in both the Road Racing and Track and Field Divisions. He had completed many 5 and 10k races in his life, averaging about 20 a year. He was also a big Boston College Football fan and had season tickets for over 40 years.
Bob is predeceased by his wife, Rose Welts
He is survived by his son, Ryan Welts, and his grandchildren, Zoe and Hannah Welts. He is also survived by his good friend, Patricia Legere.
SERVICES: A visitation will be held Sunday, December 4, 2022, from 12 to 2 pm, at the Davis Funeral Home, 1 Lock St, Nashua, NH. A graveside service will take place 10 am on Monday, December 5, 2022, at East Cemetery, 24 Wheeler Road, Hollis, NH. Family and friends are invited to attend. Those who wish to make a memorial contribution in Robert’s name, may do so to the Gate City Striders, PO Box 3692, Nashua NH 03061. Please indicate that it is a donation. An online guestbook is available at www.davisfuneralhomenh.com (603)883-3401 “ONE MEMORY LIGHTS ANOTHER.”Read Less
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