John “Skip” R. Bonnett, a resident of Hinsdale, NH, died Monday, March 16, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at his home following a lengthy illness. He was 73 years old. Skip was born on August 28, 1952, the son of Frank and Allene Bonnett. Raised and educated in Hinsdale, he attended Hinsdale public schools. Upon graduation, he proudly served with the National Guard. He was hard-working and a dedicated employee. He had recently been employed at Windham Solid Waste Management where he worked in the scale house for many years. He enjoyed chatting with customers as they passed by his window. Prior to that he spent decades working for Bridgeport Metal Goods in Hinsdale working in both the shipping office and driving truck. In addition, he worked as a part-time police officer for 34 years for the Town of Hinsdale and also was a part-time state trooper for the New Hampshire State Police Auxiliary Division. He also served on the Hinsdale Board of Selectman for 9 years. He was passionate about police work and in his spare time he spoke about the DARE (Drug Awareness Resistance Education) program at local schools and was a mentor for junior explorers who showed an interest in learning about law enforcement.

Since he was a young boy, Skip loved cars of all kinds. He had many classic cars over many years including his beloved 1977 orange Corvette and his Dodge Chargers. He used to organize a yearly car show which was held at the Hinsdale school fields. Most recently, he was the president of the Now and Then Vehicles Club, a local classic car club that held weekly cruise nights. He also loved attending many other car shows throughout the area. He was an avid Nascar race fan and loved collecting diecast cars.

In addition, he loved spending time with his family and cherished them so deeply. Sunday dinners and holidays spent together were always his favorite times. He also enjoyed trips to Bike Week in Laconia and Hampton Beach.

He was a humble man who led a simple life. He was a friend to many and a familiar face all throughout the community. His legacy lives on in the family he loved, the people whose lives he touched, and the community he helped protect. On December 31, 1982, he was married to his second wife, Linda M. Jackson, who predeceased him in 2010. Survivors include his daughter, Tori Robinson and husband, Shane, of Swanzey: stepsons, Christopher Roberts and wife, Gail, of Hinsdale, and Robert F. Roberts, of Spofford, his brother James Bonnett and wife, Susan, of Brattleboro, VT; four grandchildren, Emma Schriver, Michael Roberts, Daniel Roberts, and Megan Roberts, three great-grandchildren, Brady, Collin, and Henry Roberts, and many nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, he was predeceased by two brothers and several other family members.

Services will be private at his request.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Windham County Humane Society in Brattleboro, VT. The Cremation Society of New Hampshire has been entrusted with arrangements. To view an online tribute, leave a message of condolence or for more information please visit www.csnh.com.