Robert F.

"Bob" Spinney, Sr.

Bob, a lifetime Chelsea resident, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, June 14th at the age of 85.  He attended local schools and graduated from Chelsea High School with the class of 1950.  In August of 1952, he married his longtime sweetheart Margaret.  Shortly thereafter, Bob was drafted into the US Army, serving honorably during the Korean Conflict.  After receiving his discharge, Bob returned to his Chelsea home with Margaret and together began their family. He worked as a postal letter carrier in Revere and Chelsea for 38 years. In his younger years, Bob was an amateur boxer but he was also a kind, gentle, compassionate soul. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending time in the company of his children and grandchildren. He is remembered for his sense of humor and loved to make others laugh with his jokes and stories.  In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded by his sisters, the late Barbara Cameron and the late Florence Brinster.  He is survived by his forever beloved wife of 65 years Margaret (Kashian) Spinney of Chelsea. He was the devoted father and father-in-law of Cheryl Lombardi and her husband Robert of Peabody,  Robert F. Spinney, Jr and his wife Kathleen of Chelsea, Joanne Simonelli of Lynnfield and her late husband Louis Simonelli. Bob was also the cherished grandfather of Michael Lombardi and his wife Mia, Lauren Lombardi, Alexandra and Andrea Simonelli and Robert F. Spinney, III. and adored great grandfather of Avery.  He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.