Robert Edward Dalton, 77, of Naples, Fla., died Tuesday July 12, 2016, in Nashua, N.H., surrounded by his loved ones.

Born April 2, 1939, in Berlin, Vt., he was the son of the late Thomas and Dorothy (O’Brien) Dalton and husband of Paula (Garland) Dalton of Florida.

Robert served in the National Guard from March 1, 1957, to July 1, 1958. Prior to retirement, Robert was employed as a truck driver for APA Transport and was a member of the Teamsters Local 25.

Robert was an avid New England sports fan, especially of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. After retiring from trucking, he enjoyed being able to spend more time with his family and friends. He was often on his computer emailing jokes.

Besides his loving wife, survivors include three daughters and two son-in-laws, Pamela Jean McKenna and her husband, Steven, of Beverly, Mass., Dawn Marie Little and her husband, Robert, of Nashua, and Sherri Ann Dalton of Nashua; seven grandchildren, Aimee and Christopher McKenna, Sydney, Christina and Abby Little, Brandon Dalton and Matty Eskenas; one brother-in-law, Charles Garland and his wife, Joanne, of Tavares, Fla.; a nephew, a niece, and several cousins.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, August 13, 2016, at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua, NH 03062. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert’s loving memory to Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org. The Davis Funeral Home, 1 Lock St., Nashua, NH 03064, is in charge of arrangements. An online guest-book is available at www.davisfuneralhomenh.com. 603-883-3401

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