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Robert Fournier Obituary
He leaves his wife of 48 years, Nancy R. (Pearsall) Fournier; a daughter, Lisa A. Kowaleski and her husband Michael, and their sons, Alexander J. and Nicholas R. Kowaleski all of Grafton; two sisters, Shirley M. Rotti and her husband Bernard P. of Sterling and Linda L. Friedman and her husband Robert of Jefferson; two sisters-in-law, Elinor C. Lamberton of Holden and Carol M. Fournier of Rindge, NH; many nephews, nieces and cousins. A sister, Jean A. Hallstrom and a brother, The Rev. Ronald J. Fournier, predeceased him.
Robert was a graduate of Holden High School and Worcester Junior College. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict serving with the 66th CIC group. He worked many years for Automotive Management, Inc. including Natick Auto Sales and Harr Motor Co. locations. Previously he worked for Sunnyside Motors. He served as acting fire chief of the Holden volunteer fire dept. before the appointment of a fulltime chief. Mr. Fournier was a member of the Harold N. Keith American Legion Post 204 in West Boylston and the Greendale Retired Men's Club in Worcester. He loved his family, their traditions and celebrations, gardening, antiquing, ocean fishing, and New England sports. In addition to being a Patriot's fan, he also loved his nephew's football team - the Green Bay Packers.
Robert's family would like to thank the staff at the Saint Vincent Hospital Oncology Unit for their kind and compassionate care.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24th, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. The funeral for Robert will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday in Immanuel Lutheran Church, 346 Shrewsbury St., Holden. Burial will follow in Grove Cemetery, Holden. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Robert's memory may be made to the American Lung Association of Mass., 460 Totten Pond Rd., Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451.
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Bob Welsh
June 24, 2008
From former neighbors, Bob and Janet Welsh now of Beverly Hills
Florida
You were a great neighbor and good friend, also classmate, Bob was Holden High class of 50. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lance, Erin & Owen Watkins
June 23, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. It will never be the same coming home and not seeing him working in the yard. He was a great man and we all will miss him very much.
Anita Kraszeski
June 22, 2008
Our thoughts are with your family through this difficult time. I had the pleasure of taking care of Robert on 35 north, everyday was a special one for me, his kind smile always made me have a better day, no matter what would come my way.
Louise Rotti
June 22, 2008
Dear Nancy and Lisa and Family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband and father..Bob will be remember for all the good times at family parties...My prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
Dan & Ginny Sobol
June 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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