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Robert Garceau Obituary
Bob was born in Fitchburg August 26, 1942, the son of Arthur and Jennie (Cordio) Garceau and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1960. Bob was employed for 25 years at the former G.E. General Electric plant in Fitchburg. Before that time he worked for Grossman's Lumber Co. He was a member of the International Union of Electrical workers (IUE) and served as Union Steward. Bob was a marching member of the St. Joseph's Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps and was associated with the Kingsmen Drum & Bugle Corps. Bob loved antique and classic cars and was an enthusiastic sports fan, especially boxing and all Boston sports teams. He played basketball in high school. Bob had a great sense of humor.
Bob leaves his son, Robert L. Garceau, Jr. of Leominster; his daughters, Pamela S. Dewey and her husband Craig of Leominster, Patricia J.Garceau Tavares and her husband Tony of Winchendon and Paula M. LeBoeuf and her husband James of Dracut; his brothers, Arthur J. Garceau, Jr. of Lawrence and Louis Garceau of Quincy and eleven grandchildren.
A celebration of Bob's life will be held on Friday, July 18, 2008 from 4P.M. to 7P.M. in the Bosk Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fraternal Order of Police, c/o the Fitchburg Police Department.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Garceau
Katie and Jacob Leboeuf
July 29, 2008
We miss you Grandpa
Patricia Garceau-Tavares
July 29, 2008
R.I.P
I LOVE YOU DAD
courtney Dewey
July 19, 2008
r.i.p grampy!
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Valerie Cloutier
July 17, 2008
Bob and Family,
So sorry for your loss. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Melissa Marrama
July 16, 2008
Bob and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
~Love Melissa & Jimmy
Kelly Consalvo
July 15, 2008
Bob and Pam,
So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Kelly
Jim Bessette
July 15, 2008
I was a friend of Bob at G.E.God comfort,may he rest in peace.
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