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Robert Hancock Obituary

HANCOCK, Robert F. Of Peabody, formerly of Wakefield Sept. 16. Husband of Janice K. (Davis). Father of John A. Hancock & wife Helen of Cranston, RI & the late Mary V. Hancock. Grandfather of Daniel, Alexandra & Garrett Hancock & step grandfather of Kern & Brandi Sullivan. Funeral service in the McDonald Funeral Home 19 Yale Ave. WAKEFIELD Saturday at 11. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home prior to the service beginning at 9AM.Memorial contributions may be made to Beacon Hospice, 100 Cummings Center Suite 222C Beverly, MA 01915 or Melrose Highlands Congregational Church 355 Franklin St. Melrose, MA 02176 For obit/directions/guestbook, www.mcdonaldfs.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 18, 2008.

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John Malonson

October 31, 2023

I just came across this and I want to say I'm sorry about your Dad's passing. He was a very nice person and he's with Mary now. I'll never forget Mary's kindest when she stayed with me when my Dad passed away. I miss them both very much.

MARK BOWEN

November 23, 2008

MRS. HANCOCK,JOHN AND FAMILY

MR. HANCOCK WILL BE MISSED. HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND TO MY PARENTS AND US.

Paula Rice

October 30, 2008

John we are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Your Dad was a wonderful man.
Paula & Steve Rice & Family

Nancy (Cobb) Smith

September 19, 2008

You were a wonderful husband, man and father. I know you are Mary are now reunited and are dancing and cracking jokes as you did when you were together in life....may you rest in peace our sweet angel. Forever in my heart!

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