HAMPTON - Robert B. Stockbridge, 78, of Hampton, formerly of Exeter, died Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at the Haven Health Center at Seacoast. He was born Feb. 4, 1926 in Exeter, the son of the late Earle R. and H. Myrtle (Brewster) Stockbridge.

Bob lived in Exeter for many years, moving to Hampton in 2003. He was a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy, Class of 1945, and attended Bryant & Stratton Business College in Boston.

He worked for the former Exeter Banking Company for many years, and also worked for the Exeter Visiting Nurses. He was the business manager for the former Hampton Playhouse for 50 years and most recently was the business manager for Act One Theatre of Hampton.

Bob really enjoyed life and traveled extensively in the United States and Europe. He will be fondly remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor. Family members include his brother, Philip R. Stockbridge and his wife, Cora E., of Seabrook; three nephews, Douglas R. Stockbridge of Kennebunk, Maine, Daniel B. Stockbridge of Hampton and David W. Stockbridge of Dover; one niece, Donna L. McBride of Exeter; three cousins, Elizabeth Stockbridge of Stratham, William Brewster and Phyllis Irish both of Exeter; several grandnieces and nephews.

STOCKBRIDGE - Robert B. Stockbridge, 78 of Hampton died, May 4, 2004. Services will be held at the Stockbridge Funeral Home, 141 Epping Road, Exeter Saturday at 1 PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited and may call at the funeral home on Friday from 7-9 PM. Burial will be in the Maple Lane Cemetery, Stratham. Family flowers only. If desired donations may be made to the Seacoast Hospice, 10 Hampton Road, Exeter, NH 03833.