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Robert Pickett Obituary

PICKETT, Robert L. Sr. Of Salem, NH formerly of Somerville, MA December 13, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth A. McDonald. Loving father of Susan M. Boisvert and her husband Ralph, Charles T. Pickett and his wife Mary all of Salem, NH, Robert L. Jr. and his wife Deborah of Fitchburg, Judith A. Tomeo and her husband Frank of Somerville, John J. and his wife Donna of Wilmington and Michael M. Pickett and his wife Shelagh of Lowell. Brother of William of Somerville, Doris Cantwell of Kingston and the late Thomas, Grace Pickett and Alice Labossier. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and many nieces & nephews. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq) SOMERVILLE Wednesday morning at 9AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Catherine Church, Somerville at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Tuesday 4-8. Interment Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody. Veteran Korea, US Air Force. Lifelong member American Legion Post 19, Somerville. Retired employee of N.E. Telephone. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Robert's name to Amedisys Hospice, 31 East Commons Dr, Unit 33 Londonderry, NH 03053. For more information visit dohertyfuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16, 2008.

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Mike Casey

January 1, 2009

Mr. Pickett,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USAF during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

James Colbert

December 18, 2008

My condolences to the Pickett family. I was a neighbor during childhood and Bobby had just gotten out of the Air Force and talked me into joining and I stayed 21 years. I have fond memories of him. Sorry to Bill and Doris.

George Hines

December 17, 2008

Dear Pickett Family, My deepest condolences on Bob's passing. He was a great friend to my Dad and a wonderful generous gentleman. He was so nice to my wife and I when we visited Dad in Florida. Dad will miss him greatly. He still talks about his great visits with Bob down there.

Deborah Jean Rosse

December 16, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the entire Pickett Family.

Deborah Jean Rose
(Marie Andrews grandaughter)

dianne bambrick

December 16, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all..

Rosemary and Dianne Bambrick

Mike Vitale

December 16, 2008

Mike, Shelagh and the rest of the family,

We are sorry to hear of your loss.

Barbara & Mike Vitale and the rest of your friends from Long Meadow Golf Club

Leigh Thibodeau

December 16, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Michelle Simoneau

December 15, 2008

Susan, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michelle S.

Jeffrey Venuti

December 15, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless and may he rest in peace,

Jeff Venuti

Bill Roderick

December 15, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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