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At 75 years of age, Robert passed away on Wednesday August 30
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at the Fairhaven Healthcare Center in Lowell where he has been receiving supportive care for the past year. Born and raised in Chelsea, he was a son of the late Robert A., Sr. and Ellen (Sullivan) Punch. He attended local schools and was graduated from Chelsea High School Class of '60. Robert was married for 36 years to the former Donna Henry and together raised their family in Chelsea for most of that time. Robert worked for the City of Chelsea as a heavy equipment operator with the local DPW. He was medically disabled and retired in 1998. After his retirement he and his wife Donna relocated to Seabrook NH and resided there for 15 years. Donna passed away 4 years ago and Robert then took residence with his daughter Michelle in Dracut before going to Fairhaven. Robert was an avid reader, he enjoyed bowling and relished the time he had living and enjoying the company of his grandchildren. In addition to his beloved wife Donna and his parents he was also predeceased by a daughter Jennifer Punch. He is survived by his remaining beloved children; Michelle A. Thornton and her husband William of San Antonio, TX, Brian Punch of Astoria, NY, Jimmy Doucette of FL and Michael Punch of MA.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday November 4th at 1:00 P.M. in the People's United Methodist Church, 64 Purchase St., Newburyport
DONATIONS: May be made to the American Diabetes Assoc.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday November 4th at 1:00 P.M. in the People's United Methodist Church, 64 Purchase St., Newburyport
DONATIONS: May be made to the American Diabetes Assoc.
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November
4
Saturday
People's United Methodist Church
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