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Robert Gurney Obituary
Born in Middleboro, MA, he was the son of Robert A. and Barbara I. (Marshall) Gurney of Greenville. He had been a resident of Hope Valley for 26 years and had previously lived in Greenville.
He was employed as a truck driver for Cranston Trucking Company and had previously worked as a sheet metal supervisor at Electric Boat. He was an avid fisherman and a Vietnam Marine Veteran.
Besides his wife and parents he is survived by his nieces Stacy B. Ethier of Slatersville and Codi M. Ethier of Wakefield.
His funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville, RI. Graveside Service at 11:30 a.m. in Sampson Cemetery, Lakeville, MA. Visitation Monday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Rhode Island SPCA, 186 Amaral Street, Riverside, RI 02915. For messages of condolence and directions please visit www.andersonwinfield.net
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Chuck Crowley
November 3, 2008
Paula, Stacey, Codi,
Bob was a man's man. We spent many quality hours together fishing. My deepest sympathy goes out to you. I have the fondest memories of Bob's laughter, especially when we nearly put ourselves in the Slack's Pond while fishing. We always had happy moments, remember his dip in our back yard pool. How he hung his hundreds on the clothesline to dry, he trusted everybody. Take solace in the fact that you were able to spend moments of your life with a man like Bob. My heart and thoughts are with all of you.
Kathy Floody
November 3, 2008
Bob was a very nice man. He loved when I had candy on my desk and he was one of few who contributed to the candy fund. He will be missed.I work at Cranston Trucking.
Jean Watson
November 2, 2008
Bob was a good friend and fishing buddy to Bill - I know they are together now where the fishing is always good. Paula, Stacy and Codi - you have a friend here whenever you need it. Take care.
Judith Ryan
November 2, 2008
My cousin Bobby was a kind, gentle, quiet man. He had one of the best smiles I have ever seen, and the bluest eyes ever. Laughter came easy to him. I will love love him forever, and forget him never.
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