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Robert McNeil Obituary

Robert McNeil, of East Bridgewater, died July 21, 2014. Bob was born, raised, and educated in Dorchester. He married his high school sweetheart, Edith, and started a family with her in Quincy. They later settled in Braintree where they continued to raise their family and finally spent the last 8 years as a retired couple in East Bridgewater. Bob worked at Polaroid in Cambridge and Waltham and retired after 35years. Bob loved fishing and giving his grandchildren a hard time and will always be remembered for his sense of humor and wise remarks. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Edith (Tribuna) McNeil, His loving children, Karen Cardinale of Brockton, Theresa Corbett and her husband Tom of Abington, Elaine Balfour and her husband Kevin of Brockton, Robert McNeil and his wife Cheryl of Holbrook, Diane Leonard and her husband Robert of Pembroke. Bob will be missed by his 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his two sisters Barbara Johnston, Anne Fitzgerald, and was predeceased by his brother Richard McNeil. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday 4 - 8 p.m. in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, South Weymouth, (Rte. 18 opp. South Shore Hos.). Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 8 a.m. Friday prior to the funeral Mass in St. Bridgets Church, Abington at 9 a.m. Cremation will follow. Donations in Bob's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, at P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045.

Published by The Patriot Ledger on Jul. 23, 2014.
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to edie karen terry elaine bobby diane,grandchildren and greatgrandchildren my deepest sympathy. i know how much your hearts are hurting right now.love,fran

fan gill

July 24, 2014

Bob, Cheryl and family, we are so sorry for your loss, sending lots of love your way! xoxo Paula & Ron Barron and family.

July 24, 2014

May he rest in peace. Karen, Michele, Jimmy and the rest of the family you have our deepest and sincerest sympathies and are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending healing energies your way. XOXOXOXO Danny, Jackie and the kids

Jackie Hughes

July 23, 2014

Miss u so much
Love u

Kaylee Corbett

July 23, 2014

Bob - As a friend and neighbor, you will be sorely missed as will be your wry humor. RIP dear friend.

Joe & Rita Luiso

July 23, 2014

Edie and family . So sorry for your loss. Bob was one of our favorites. We enjoyed his stories and sense of humor. He will be missed. Bob and Fran

July 23, 2014

Love you always and forever Pa

Kristen Balfour

July 23, 2014

a man's man.always willing to listen or share a story.we will miss you friend and cousin,along with so many others. love,jack

john gill

July 23, 2014

BOB, WE WILL MISS YOU AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR THOUGHTS.. R.I.P. DEAR COUSIN.... ALL YOUR COUSINS IN MALDEN.. BILLY, EILEEN,MAUREEN,DIANE,@ JAMIE

EILEEN MC NEIL

July 23, 2014

Edie, and all the family, know that I am thinking of all of you and I know you'll miss him terribly. Much love Marie Elaine

July 22, 2014

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South

809 Main Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190

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25

Memorial Gathering

8:00 a.m.

McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South

809 Main Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190

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25

Funeral Mass

9:00 a.m.

St. Bridget's Church

Abington , MA 02190

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