Avis de décès de Robert O. Waite

Robert O. Waite of West Bridgewater, formerly of East Bridgewater died peacefully on May 5th after a lengthy illness. He was age 74 . Robert was born and raised in East Bridgewater and was a graduate of the Future Farmer of America Program at Bridgewater High School Class of 1956. He was also a graduate of Umass Stockbridge Class of 1958 and a US Army Veteran. Robert and Roberta married in 1958 and raised their children in West Bridgewater. Robert farmed for many years before working for HP Hood & Sons of East Bridgewater. Robert later became a corrections officer at MCI Bridgewater and retired after 31 years in 1992. He enjoyed working his gardens, fishing, and traveling with his wife. Also, Robert was a longtime coach of the West Bridgewater Little League Dodgers, a team he was very proud of. Robert was the loving husband of 52 years of Roberta E. (Gummow) Waite of West Bridgewater. Loving father of Donna J. Waite and her husband Stephen W. Degenhardt of Easton, and Nancy L. Roscoe and her husband Robert W. of East Bridgewater. Proud grandfather of Aaron and Nicole. Brother of Betty Lamoureux and her companion Manfred Witt of Bourne, and the late Richard Waite. Also survived by his close nephew Ernie Lamoureaux and many other loving nieces, nephews. Robert was also a loving brother-in-law to many and will be dearly missed by the Honey Dew Bunch. A Funeral Home Service was on Monday, May 10 at the Prophett-Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. Bridgewater. Burial private. Donations in Roberts memory may be sent to the charity of ones choice. For dirextions and online guestbook, please visit us at www.ccgfuneralhome.com. Prophett-Chapman Cole & Gleason 508-697-4332