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Robert Collette Obituary
lifelong Lowell resident; 61
LOWELL -- Robert J. "Beau" "Uncle Bobby" Collette, 61, a lifelong Lowell resident, passed away after a long illness Friday, September 23, 2011, at Willow Manor Nursing Home.
Born April 14, 1950, in Lowell, he was a son of the late Robert J., and the late Eileen (Poole) Collette, and attended the local schools.
He was a lifelong Lowell resident and member of the former Sacred Heart Parish. Bobby was very active with the Sacred Heart Band and Bingo, where he made very special memories with many special friends. His main joy was spending time with his family and he loved to spoil his nieces and nephews. He especially enjoyed holidays and Hampton Beach vacations with all his family. These are the memories that his family will always cherish.
Until illness forced his retirement, Bobby worked at the Butler School where he made many close friends and made school fun for the students and staff.
He is survived by his sisters, Sharon Taylor of Dracut, and Carol Legare and her husband, Sonny of Lowell; his nieces and nephews, Lisa (Taylor) Montminy and her husband, Michael, Christopher Makiej and his wife, Tarsha, Laurie Greenleaf, Jennifer Taylor, Kerry Decker and her husband, Jason, and Michael Makiej; great nieces and nephews, Sarah Greenleaf, Timothy, Meagan, and Olivia Makiej, Taylor Lyn Maille, and Ava Grace Ziagos; and his aunt, Gladys Collette. Bobby is also survived by many dear friends including, Brenda Cronin, Harriet Heeley, Ned Tarmey, Fred Greenwood, and the staff of the Butler School.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
He was also a brother of the late Sheila Makiej.
COLLETTE -- AT HIS REQUEST, FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD PRIVATELY. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE MCDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL 978-458-6816. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, MEMORIALS IN HIS NAME MANY BE MADE TO THE charity of your choice. PLEASE VISIT WWW.MCDONOUGHFUNERALHOME.COM TO SEND THE FAMILY AN E-CONDOLENCE.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Collette
Laurie Greenleaf
October 21, 2011
Thank you to Everyone! Uncle Bobby was a great man and meant so much to so many. May the memories you all shared with him be forever cherished.
Dianne Lippoldt
October 7, 2011
Beau you were such a good friend at Lowell High....Fun Memories. Rest in peace...Dianne
Rosemarie Savini
September 29, 2011
Great memories of you Beau during Sacred Heart Band days. St. Patricks day parade in N.Y. was always a blast with you there. I will always remember your infectious laugh. God bless you & keep you in the palm of his hand. Till we meet again..RIP<3
kathleen bowles
September 29, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to the Collette family. Beau was so kind and always made us laugh...we will miss you Beau and you will forever be in our hearts. So glad we had the pleasure of sharing this time on earth with you. Brenda and Harriet you were such great friends to him. May you find some comfort in your memories of the time you all shared. God Bless Love from the Shaughnessy School Kitchen Staff
Jeff Bilby
September 27, 2011
So sorry to hear of Beau's untimely passing, my condolences to all of his family and friends in the Lowell Schools and his church. I will never forget hearing that laugh RIP Beau
jill kukulski
September 27, 2011
sorry to hear about the passing of beau he was so nice to work with i use to work with him at the bartlett school when he was a cook may he rest in peace
Cheryl (Lyddy) Stafford-Rogers
September 27, 2011
Deepest sympathy to all of Bobby's family and friends. He was a kind and generous man, and a wonderful neighbor. His all-encompassing smile lit up Crowley Street and Sacred Heart parish like no other. Rest in peace, Bobby.
Denise Lyddy
September 27, 2011
My deepest sympathies to all of his family and friends. He was a great neighbor and a great and kind man. He will be missed.
Brenda Cronin
September 27, 2011
Beau, I am going to miss you so much. You and I had such a Great Friendship for 54 years. We laughed together, we cried together but most of all we loved each other more than any one could ever imagine. To Bob you were my other Husband, My sons always called you My Friend with the machine gun laugh, and my grandchildren referred to you as "Nana's Boyfriend". We all thought of you as part of our Family. You gave unconditional love to all of your Friends and Family. You were so kindhearted and generous to every one who knew you, and that is the part of you that we will all miss the most. Till we meet again on the other side Rest Easy, My Friend.
Rich Sarmento
September 26, 2011
My condolences to the Collette family and to his best friend Brenda Cronin.Bo Bo was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
mary jo savini
September 26, 2011
mary jo savini
September 26, 2011
I am so saddened to hear. Bo will be missed very much. I think of him often and it always brings a smile to my face. I have so many great memories of our time together at the Butler. My prayers are with you. God Bless, Tracy Blanchard
Dolores Lopes
September 25, 2011
Kerry, I was very saddened to hear the loss of your Uncle Beau. I remember when he worked at Butler Middle School he was always so kind to me and my family. He would always make sure that my son would cross the school yard safely to get to my dad's car who was picking him from school.
I will always remember his kindness.
May God keep you and your family in his thoughts.
Jeanie Frotten
September 25, 2011
I knew Bo back in the Sacred Heart band days. He was a wonderful man back then and my children knew him from the Butler School and they absolutely loved him! He will be greatly missed!
Lucille Asselin
September 24, 2011
Bob, may this candle light your way to eternal peace. God Bless you.
Mary Murphy Wood
September 24, 2011
I was very saddened to hear that Beau passed away. I was just speaking about him this afternoon. My mom was just laid to rest today and I had not seen him, and I became concerned. They used to have lots of fun with the Sacred Heart Band Boosters. He was a wonderful and fun guy to work with! I always enjoyed his visits into the Butler library when I was the library aide. I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers.
September 24, 2011
Dear Collette Family,
Bob and I worked together many years ago at Turcotte's Package Store for Walter Hickey's father.
Bob was a great guy, and I'm sorry to read of his passing in the paper.
Sincerely,
Tom O'Hare
Peterborough, NH
Louise & Roland Paquette
September 24, 2011
Carol and family, we are very sorry to hear about Bobby's passing. We know you'll miss him very much. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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