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Bob Lawton

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Bob Lawton
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
In office
1960s–???
Personal details
Born
Robert Lawton

(1931-03-02)March 2, 1931
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
DiedNovember 11, 2021(2021-11-11) (aged 90)
Alma materNorwich University

Robert Lawton (March 2, 1931 – November 11, 2021) was an American politician. He served as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. He was also the founder of Funspot, an arcade in Laconia, New Hampshire that was recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest arcade in the world.

Life and career

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Lawton was born in Akron, Ohio. He attended Norwich University.[1]

In the 1960s, Lawton was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives.[1]

Lawton died on November 11, 2021,[1] at the age of 90.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Robert Lawton Obituary (2021)". Concord Monitor. November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  2. ^ "Remembering Funspot founder Bob Lawton, the 'Walt Disney of the North Country'". New Hampshire Public Radio. November 19, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  3. ^ "Bob Lawton, owner of world's largest arcade, dies at 90". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. November 19, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2023.