Robert V. Holden, Sr.

BEDFORD – Robert V. “Bob” Holden, Sr., age 62, of Bedford, NH, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Kelly (Marino) Holden.

He was born May 26, 1964 in Charleston, SC to the late Joseph Paul Holden & Elizabeth Ann (Kosker) Holden.

Prior to his illness, Bob worked as an electrician for Ducom Electric in Tewksbury, MA for over 20 years. Prior to that, he was the proprietor of RAM Electrical & Mechanical Contracting. His first job was at Malden Mills, where he started as a teenager and worked there for many years.

Bob loved cars and motorcycles, and was especially fond of Ford Mustangs. He could fix many things, of which his family and friends often called him for, and would happily oblige. He was affectionately known as ‘Bob the Builder.’ Above-all, he was a family man, adored his grandchildren and spending time with them.

Besides his wife, Kelly, he is survived by his three children, Kristi Holden Rogers and her husband, Kenny; Robert “Bobby” Holden, Jr. and his wife Lauren; and Amanda Holden; three grandchildren, Brooklyn, Joey and Caleb; five siblings, Michael “Mike” Holden, Patrick “Pat” Holden, Linda Rowe, Joseph “Joey” Holden, and James “Jay” Holden; also many nieces, nephews & cousins; and his best-friend, John Nugent. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica Holden (1992), and brother, Peter “Pete” Holden.

SERVICES – A Time of Visitation will take place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 from 9:30 - 11:30am at the Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm Street, Manchester, NH. His Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12-Noon at Sacred Heart Church, 265 S. Main St., Manchester, NH. Burial is Private. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org. For Online Guestbook, please visit www.LambertFuneralHome.com.