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Robert Curtis Obituary
Upon his return to Cape Cod after the war, he started a contracting business serving the mid- and lower Cape for more than 50 years. He retired from the painting business when he was well into his seventies.
A multi-sport athlete at Harwich High School, he also played nearly 20 years in the Cape Cod Baseball League for Harwich, Orleans, and Brewster.
A Civil War buff, Bob could often be found visiting battlefields in the South, where he retraced the steps of his grandfather, a Civil War veteran.
Besides his wife, Dorothy, he is survived by two sons, Robert H. Curtis Jr. of Utah and Henry M. Curtis of Eastham; four daughters, Helen McKee of South Carolina, Cheryl Newcomb and Laurie Wells of Brewster, and Susan Dyar of Florida; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a sister, Anna B. Curtis of Harwich.
Visiting hours will be Thursday, June 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Nickerson Funeral Home, 77 Eldredge Parkway, Orleans. A graveside service will be held Friday, June 13, at 11 a.m. in Evergreen Cemetery, Route 6, in Eastham.
Donations in Bob's memory may be given to the charity of one's choice.
Nickerson Funeral Home
508-255-0259
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Kelli Curtis
June 12, 2008
Grandpa, you are so loved and you will be missed very much. I know you're in peace now. You have a lot to be proud of, lots of accomplishments and you definitely left amazing memories for everyone.
Grandma, I love you and Grandpa so much. I'm so sorry to hear what you're going through and I wish I could be there with you. You're always in my thoughts and I will see you soon.
Kathy Mears
June 12, 2008
Dear Ma and family,
You are all in my thoughts as you get through this tough time. I hope the time spent together as a family will offer some comfort and provide the opportunity to share many wonderful memories.
Keith Curtis
June 11, 2008
I love you Grandpa. Im glad you went in peace. I heard Dad got to speak with you again before your passing. Im very grateful for that.
To Grandma, I love you very much and was very sorry to here about Grandpa's passing. Im sorry I could not make it back, but I will try this fall.
I hope the services goes well and im thinking of all of you.
Deanne Robinson
June 9, 2008
Dear Hank and Maria, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time
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Phillips B. & Lee K. Fulcher
June 9, 2008
Dottie, You have our deepest sympathy. Phil and I enjoyed our visit with you and Bob in September of 2003. You both, very graciously, showed us through your home that Phil's father, Ezekial D. Fulcher (Zeke), had grown up in.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lee and Phil
J S
June 8, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
June 8, 2008
The Morgans, Jesse and Helen, so appreciated Bob's help over the years. He and his son came to move a hospital bed for Jesse when he was ill. Helen had his help after Hurricane Bob and many other times. We send the family our sympathy. Dottie and Jack Morgan
The Staff of Nickerson Funeral Home
June 8, 2008
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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