Robert "Bobby" Hartford

April 19, 1960 - December 28, 2021

Newton – Robert “Bobby” Hartford, 61, of Newton, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 from an undiagnosed heart condition. He was born in Saugus, MA on April 19, 1960 the son of the late Lyle and Alice (Janvrin) Hartford. Raised in Peabody, MA he later moved to Saugus MA, before settling in Newton for the past 25 years. He worked his entire career as a trash truck driver, for many different companies. Bob loved fishing, long walks on Hampton Beach and spending time with family and friends. He will forever be remembered for his huge heart and long stories about nothing. Surviving family members include his wife and companion of 25 years, Diane (Surette) Hartford of Newton; children, Crystal Curley and her fiancé Keith Eaton of Newton and Brianna Hartford and her fiancé Jon Dacey also of Newton; grandsons, Knox and Axel Eaton; stepmother, Joan Hartford of Hampstead and many loving family members, dear friends, and Mango the cat. Visiting hours will be held from 2 – 5 PM on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association by clicking here or by mail to PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.