Bob Haight died yesterday at age 91 after a short illness.

            Speaking for Sue and myself, we feel it as a personal loss and a real loss for Walpole.  Though Bob and Georgie had to move into a condominium in Keene two years ago, they embodied the friendly, interested, community oriented spirit of Walpole that first impressed us about our town.

            Through last summer, Bob continued to organize and schedule the Walpole men’s tennis group, a couple of dozen retired or largely retired friends from both sides of the river who played together several times each week throughout the spring, summer and fall.  And he ran the season ending mixed doubles tournament with an iron hand and a twinkle in his eye that made it a favorite event for all of us.

            Bob’s lifelong level of curiosity, genuine interest in other people and their lives, devotion to lifelong learning and his gentle sense of humor made him a stimulating and enjoyable friend.  He’ll certainly be missed by many in Walpole.