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Robert L. Royal BROCKTON Robert L. Royal, 80, of Brockton, died Sept. 21, 2008. Native of Boston, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and attended Wentworth Institute and Northeastern University. He was employed as an industrial electrician at Northeastern Electric in Boston for many years. Bob resided in Brockton for 45 years, enjoyed playing golf and was a skilled craftsman in building projects. The husband of the late Gloria L. (Selig), with whom he en-joyed 55 years of marriage, Bob was the loving father of Robin L. of Brockton, Jo-Ann of Taunton and Peter R. and his wife Jo-Anne of Abington; devoted "Bampa" of Jake Reid Royal and Zachary Thomas Royal; brother of the late George Royal and Thelma Royal; and uncle of several nieces and nephews. All are welcome to calling hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton, funeral Thursday at 11 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home and burial at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.

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Published by The Enterprise on Sep. 23, 2008.

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Patti (Paige) Gerrior

September 25, 2008

Robin and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I pray that fond memories of your dad will bring you comfort.

Peggy Galvin

September 24, 2008

Robin,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We will miss Bob very much. He was a great man and neighbor. I will miss talking with him and his sense of humor and the girls will miss him spoiling them.

Sincerely,
Peggy, Kelly and Erin Galvin

Clara Sparks

September 24, 2008

My heart just broke when I heard your father had died. I am so sorry. My deepest sympathy to you on the death of your dear dad. May flights of angels sing him to his rest.
Clara

Chris Shannon

September 24, 2008

Robin,Jo-Ann,Peter and family,
Our heartfelt sympathy is with all of you at this time. Your father was a nice man and we all will miss him. We enjoyed talking with him when we came by, he will be sadly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all you at this time.
Heartfelt sympathy,
Paul,Chris,Brian,Danny and Casey Shannon

Lisa Messina

September 24, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

With Love,
Lisa Messina

Ken Tocci

September 24, 2008

With deepest sympathy on your loss. He will be missed in the neighborhood
Ellen and Ken Tocci

Jim Woodward

September 24, 2008

In memory of a wonderful man. We will miss you Uncle Bob.

Sharon & Jim

Jean LaLond

September 23, 2008

Robin & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your Dad will be missed in the neighborhood, and I'll miss seeing him at the bank. He was such a nice person and will be missed by so many. Our prayers are with you all at this time.
Mitch & Jean

sheila leoffler

September 23, 2008

thinking of you ..we will miss his visits..he always came to see us when he would come in for his lab work..I will miss his humor..
s leoffler{sh bgpma}

Sovereign Bank

September 23, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Karen MacFaun

September 23, 2008

Robin,

So sorry to hear of your father's passing. May all your wonderful memories help you during this sad time.

Karen

Joyce Green

September 23, 2008

Robin,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers.

Renee Stewart

September 23, 2008

Robin,
Sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you.
Love
Renee

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