Robert T. Cushman

Robert T. Cushman Plympton Robert T. Cushman, 82, died peacefully Thursday, Oct. 25, in Brockton Hospital after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy (Skinner) Cushman. Born in Brockton, he was a son of the late Raymond J. and Velma (Litchfield) Cushman. He was raised in Whitman where he resided all his life before moving to Plympton in 1974 and was a graduate of Whitman High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II, having served from 1942-1946, and a past commander and financial officer of the American Legion Post 22 of Whitman. Robert attended A&M University of Oklahoma and worked as a pipe designer for Stone & Webster in Boston for 20 years. He was also the owner and operator of Cushmans Bakery in Whitman for 10 years. He loved woodworking and boating. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Robert B. Cushman of Wareham and Elizabeth (Cushman) DiGiorgio and her husband James of Pembroke; his grandchildren, Lindsey and Michael DiGiorgio. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Joel Cushman. His funeral service will be held Monday, Oct. 29, at 11 a.m. in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel (Rte. 58 at the rotary circle) Whitman. Burial will follow in the Colebrook Cemetery, Whitman. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, Oct. 28, from 4-8 p.m. Donations may be made in his name to the Old Colony Hospice, One Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368, or to the Alzheimers Association of Massachusetts, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. www.blanchardfc.com.