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Robert McKenna Obituary

Robert Bob McKenna Jr., 74, of Port Charlotte, Fla. passed away November 29, 2012. He was born October 24, 1938 Dorchester, Mass., Bob was proud to serve in the US Coast Guard. He was as a Veterans Agent in Pembroke, Mass., and a meter reader with Boston Edison. He retired to Port Charlotte, Fla.. in 1995 from Kingston, Mass. He was a member of the Elks and was past president on Pembrook Pines Lions Club. He loved Florida and golf. Most of all he loved life. Bob is greatly missed by his wife, Donna; sons, Robert (Kelly) McKenna III and Kevin (Heather) McKenna both of Marshville, Mass.; daughter, Lori McKenna of Pembroke, Mass.; stepson, Jonathan (Tammy) Neal of Kingston, Mass.; seven grandchildren, Molly, Thomas, Kelsey, Jacqueline, Jessica, Drew and Kyle. Services are private.

Published by The Patriot Ledger on Dec. 1, 2012.
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Miss you Senator. RIP

Bob Meuse

November 25, 2019

Donna, Bobby, Kevin and your families: My sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband/father. I am a second cousin and have great fond memories of Bobby when I was younger. I'll never forget that handsome smiling face driving his red convertible.May he rest in peace and you will all be in my prayers.

Mary Minahan-Sumares

December 7, 2012

Bobby, so sorry for the loss of your Dad! He sounded like a great man! Blessings to you and the family.

Cambie Swift

December 5, 2012

Donna I was so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.

Jackie Wright

December 3, 2012

We will never forget the "senator" RIP

Bob Meuse

December 3, 2012

To Donna and Family,
I was so very sad to hear of Bob's passing. He was a great boss and I enjoyed working for him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Mary Whitman (Pembroke Veterans' Services)

December 2, 2012

A friend who will be greatly missed by many. May you rest in peace, "Boston Bob".

Char Chandler

December 2, 2012

Bobby, very saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad.

December 2, 2012

Bobby, very saddened to hear the passing of your Dad. Bruce Horman.

December 2, 2012

great neighbor and friend missed greatly

December 1, 2012

many fond memories of our neighbor and friend

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December 1, 2012

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December 1, 2012

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