Bob Robert

T. Silvery M.D.

At 94 years of age Dr. Bob passed away on Saturday June 4th while in residence at the Chelsea Soldiers Home for the past 3 years.  Born in Medford he was a beloved son of the late Rudolph and Katherine (Ferrin) Silvery. Dr. Bob grew up in Belmont and received his early education attending school in Belmont.  He received his doctorates from the University of Vermont Medical School.  As a young Dr. he enlisted into the US Airforce in 1957 as a commissioned officer at the rank of Captain.  He was stationed in Iceland and served honorably during the Vietnam War.  He practiced medicine as a general practitioner in the Townsend Groton area for several years.  He completed his career as an Emergency Room Doctor at the former Choate Hospital in Woburn.  In his lifetime Dr. Bob enjoyed gardening, listening to Irish and German Music, swimming at the beach and was an avid reader.  In addition to his parents Dr. Bob was also predeceased by his sisters Claire L. Holland and Jane O'Connor.  He is lovingly survived by his 12 nieces and nephews, 20 grandnieces and grandnephews and 4 great grandnieces and great grand nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather at St, Michael the Archangel Chapel, 100 Summit Ave, Chelsea on Friday June 9th at 9:00 A.M.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Chapel at 10:00 A.M. Military Honors will follow immediately after the Mass.  Services will conclude with interment at Calvary Cemetery, in Winchester.