Robert F. Leach Sr., 70, of High Street, Ashaway, passed away at his home on Monday, June 17, 2013.
He was the son of the late John H. and Gladys D. Leach.
Robert worked as a machinist supervisor for Harris Graphics for many years until his retirement in the early '90s. He was a member of the Westerly BPOE Lodge No. 678 and the Lindhbrook Golf Course. He was also a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Europe from 1961-1964.
He will be sadly missed by his sons, Robert Leach Jr., of Bellevue, Wash.; and James Leach, of Westerly; his brother, John Leach, of Westerly; sisters, Jackie Brown, of Dade City, Fla.; and Dorothy Arnold, of Atlanta, Texas; and seven grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held today from 5-7 p.m. at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home Friday at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family. For online condolences, please go to www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com.
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so sorry to hear about your dad, jim... sincere condolences to you and your family.
rachel sheldon
June 26, 2013
Bob was a great guy. We worked together at Harris Graphics. He always had a smile. I'm glad I had the opportunity to work with him. Many memories. God bless him and his family.
Nancy Laudone
June 22, 2013
Sincere condolences from the Pelkey family. (Ashaway, RI)
June 22, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences go out to the family. May all your fond memories comfort you all at this time. God Bless you all
Geneva (Brayman) Farrar
June 22, 2013
Our condolences to John and all the family for the loss of Robert.
Robert and Nancy Turco
June 22, 2013
Jimmy & Robbie -
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I can tell you that Uncle Bob and I had many chats at the kitchen table and I know he was very proud of you both and what you have accomplished in life.
He is at peace now and back home with gram and gramp. We are sorry we could not make the services, but please know we have been thinking of you and your families.
Love to you both -
Janet & Spike Perkins
June 21, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss.Dottie my prayers are with you . Dale Quattromani
June 21, 2013
Bob and I were classmates-first graduating class of Chariho High and his Mom Gladys took ceramic classes at my Locust Rock Studio in Richmond. I was saddened to hear of your loss, please know how very sorry I am.
Lynne (Pearson) Barton
June 21, 2013
I am sorry to hear of Bobs death.He was a good man.I knew him for many years at Harris.
Bill McCormack
June 20, 2013
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe Morrone
June 20, 2013
Dear Jimmy, Bob, Jackie, John and Dot,
I am so sorry for your loss! I always enjoyed our visits, sitting in the garage or the front porch.. I really got to know Bob, with caring for Mrs Leach, MANY YEARS AGO! I loved spending time with her, she was one special lady. I know she is in Heaven with open arms welcoming her Baby Boy home to Heaven.
With much Love and Deepest Sympathy,
Peggy Sue (Collins), Dave and Billy
Peggy Sue Long
June 20, 2013
Bob will be missed the most on Wed. mornings by all of us who play in the Men's Golf League at Lindbrook Golf Course. Our prayers to all members of his family.
Richard Dumas
June 20, 2013
I did not know Robert Leach Sr. but I do know Jimmy and my heart goes out to you. If you neeed anything just let us know you are in our thoughts and prayers. The Piccolo's
Tish Piccolo
June 20, 2013
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Frank & Mary Bliven
June 20, 2013
John,
We are sorry for your loss. Salvatore & Angelo Scarcello
Salvatore Scarcello
June 20, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Leach. Mary Lynn and I looked forward to his visits to the Town Hall. His laughter and smile will always be remembered. Rita D and Mary Lynn C...
June 20, 2013
I did not know Bob very long, but I knew he was a good man and dedicated to his friends. All of us from the Wednesday league at Lindbrook will miss his humor and dedication.
Tom Bowder
June 20, 2013
Bob...You will be missed. You were a great friend and classmate. God be with you and your family...Richard Lilligren
June 20, 2013
Bob...You will be missed. You were a great friend and classmate. God be with you...Richard Lilligren
June 20, 2013
I also was a classmate of Bob's. My husband Richard and I enjoyed the time we had with him. We always had a lot of laughs with him when we were younger.Our deepest sympathies to his family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Pat & Richard Wucik
June 20, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Bob & Jody (Collins) Whipple
June 20, 2013
He'll be sadly missed. My condolences to his family.
Mary Burton (Crandall)
June 20, 2013
To Bob's family. I was a classmate of Bob's at Chariho and he was a member of our lunch bunch. We will miss him.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. God bless.
Marilyn Popiolek Denno
June 20, 2013
Bob was a wonderful friend and classmate of mine. He will surely be missed. My sympathy to his family. Geri Colozzi Wiitala
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June 20, 2013
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