Bath, NH – Robert Louis Tyler, Sr., 63, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, October 16, 2017, at his home in Deer Run Acres.

He was born in Warwick, RI, March 24, 1954, a son of Sheffield and Alice (Roy) Tyler.  Bob graduated from Woodsville High School, Class of 1972.  He moved to Bath from Warwick, RI in the early 1970's.

Bob operated his own excavation business for most of his life. He had also worked for local construction companies running heavy equipment.  Bob loved anything to do with equipment and being outdoors.  He helped his dad with the development of Deer Run Acres in Bath.  Bob was always thinking of his next business venture.  He was always on the go and loved to catch up with friends along the way.  Bob took great pride in cutting the grass and landscaping around his home.  He enjoyed watching NASCAR, the History Channel, and loved anything to do with the 1970's.  Family, friendships, equipment, and his little dogs (including his current dog Nick) brought him much joy.

He was predeceased by his father, Sheffield Tyler on June 29, 1981 and his mother, Alice (Roy) Tyler on January 14, 1994.

Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Mary (Lewis) Tyler of Bath, NH; two sons, Robert L. Tyler, Jr. of Littleton, NH and Chris M. Tyler and wife Jesse of Littleton; four step children, Kyle Reynolds and wife Marla of Laconia, NH, David Reynolds of Bakersfield, VT, Caitlin Reynolds of Bath, and John Reynolds of Bakersfield; six grandchildren, Taylor Sartwell of Bath, Isabelle Tyler of UAE, Elise Tyler of Littleton, Sheffield Tyler of Littleton, Ivy Rose Reynolds of Bakersfield, and Zofia Tyler of UAE; a sister, Shirley A. Tyler of Newburyport, MA; a brother, Richard W. Tyler and wife Debbie of Bath; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Calling hours will be on Sunday, October 22, from 6 to 8 PM at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH.

A memorial service will be on Monday, October 23, at 11 AM, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 3 Church Street, Woodsville, NH, with Father William J. Watts, Jr., officiating.

Burial will be in the Bath Village Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.