Robert France's Legacy as a Pastor and Community Leader Remembered in Goffstown, NH
Robert G. France, a respected pastor and community leader, passed away at the age of 98 in Manchester, New Hampshire. Born in Chicago, Illinois, France dedicated his life to ministry and community service. He served as a pastor at various churches, including Chepachet Union Church in Rhode Island and Park Place Baptist Church in Aurora, Illinois. After a fire destroyed the church building in 1960, he led the congregation in establishing a new site, now known as New Life Community Church. Later, he worked at Aurora National Bank before continuing his ministry as a pastoral elder at Hope Fellowship. In 1995, France moved to New Hampshire, where he joined the New Testament Christian Fellowship in Manchester. Known for his compassion and dedication to sharing his faith, France never retired from his ministry work. He is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Beliveau, and other family members.