Robert Rhoden Meredith

BOW - Robert Rhoden Meredith III (Rhodey/Bob), 79, longtime resident of Chocorua, died peacefully in his sleep the evening of July 7 at Concord Hospital, in the company of his wife and daughter. Born in Pepperell, Massachusetts in 1921, Rhodey grew up in Newton, MA, spending childhood summers and part of every year in Prince Edward Island, Canada, where he cherished his time with relatives and friends. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps in World War II, and was stationed in Burma, China, India and Africa during his five years of duty. Rhodey was devoted to the wool business for over 60 years, working with mills and suppliers worldwide. In mid-life, he started White Mountain Woolens, a wool and yarn shop in Conway, running it for 25 years before moving to the Concord area. A passionate outdoorsman, he spent his life traveling throughout New England and Canada, fishing, hunting, and relishing the natural beauty of the country. Married November 15, 1947 to the love of his life, Dorothea Black Meredith, he is survived by her, their children Jody (and partner Carl) of Portland, Maine, and Rob (and wife Sarah) of New York City and his beloved grandchildren Jesse and Russell Meredith. Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, which was held in great esteem by Rhodey since his experiences during the war. A celebration of his life is being planned to mark his 80th birthday in September, during his favorite season for hunting and fishing. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Salvation Army Headquarters, 147 Berkley Street, Boston, MA 02116.