Robert M. Hackett Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rye – Robert M. Hackett, 88, of Rye, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. He was born in Nashua on September 3, 1932 a son of the late Raymond W. and Anna (Moran) Hackett. Raised in Nashua, he graduated from Nashua High School in 1950. He went on to graduate from the University of New Hampshire in 1954, where he was enrolled in the ROTC program, served as honorary Mayor of Durham under the name of I.C.Stars. Following college, Robert proudly served in the United States Air Force as an aviation navigator and was a fortunate member of the aviator’s Caterpillar Club. After his time in the service he returned home to Nashua to run the family business, Ray Hackett’s Appliances which he ran until his retirement in 1998. After retirement he moved to the New Hampshire Seacoast and made “Hack Haven”, established in 1952, his home. Robert loved the beach and was a founding member and president of the Rye Beach Mucket Club. He shared 65 years of marriage with his loving wife, Elizabeth (Herr) Hackett who predeceased him in 2020. Surviving family members include his children, Kevin Hackett and his wife Karen of Hampton, Sharon Bowe and her husband Tim of Waxhaw, NC and Craig Hackett and his wife Jennifer of Epping; grandchildren, Erika Dodge and her husband Luke, Michael Hackett, Kevin, Adam and Kathryn Bowe, Leah and Alanna Hackett and 2 great grandchildren Hadley and Lowen Dodge. In addition to his parents and wife, He was predeceased by his son, Robert Hackett and siblings, Barbara Ackerman, Raymond Hackett Jr., and Nancy Belanger. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at St. Theresa Church, 815 Central Road, Rye Beach, NH 03871. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Jimmy Fund by clicking here or by mail to P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

Robert M. Hackett

September 3, 1932 - August 10, 2021