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Robert Bombard Obituary
He leaves his wife, Gwyneth (Caffrey) Bombard; six sons, James F. Bombard of Spencer, Mark B. Bombard of Hardwick, Robert E. Bombard, III of New Bedford, Matthew C. Bombard of Commerce Township, MI, Philip Q. Bombard of Worcester, and Andrew J. Bombard of Northampton; a brother, William Bombard of Worcester; and 7 grandchildren. He was born in Worcester the son of Robert E. and Anne (Fritsch) Bombard, Sr.. Robert attended South High School in Worcester and was a graduate of Cushing Academy. He received both his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Springfield College.
Robert was the Assistant Principal at Tantasqua Regional High School in Sturbridge for 20 years before retiring many years ago. Robert was active with the Worcester Boys Club for most of his life; as a member, as the former Program Director for the Lincoln Square Boys Club and as a member of the Board of Directors.
Calling hours in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 29th, from 4:00 to 7:00pm. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Worcester, 65 Tainter St., Worcester, MA 01610.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Bombard
Sue Bard '78
November 17, 2008
Mr. Bombard WAS Tantasqua and all who walked the halls revered him! I truly believe that any student who attended THS during his "reign" will have fond memories of him. Mentors who cared like he did are a GIFT!
Jack Stanley 1990
November 11, 2008
Tantasqua was so much more with Mr. Bombard there for us...my condolences to his family and all those who knew and loved him...
KATE DEVLIN-BOMBARD
November 3, 2008
RIP OLE BOB...WE LOVE YOU LOTS.
KATE.ALEX + MAX
Kelly (King) Chandley
November 3, 2008
My condolences to you and your family. I remember Mr. Bombard's laughter and words from my years at Tantasqua a long time ago (1982) and also cared for him as a nurse many years later. He was still the same humble funny and generous man. May he rest in peace. God bless.
Matthew C. Bombard
November 2, 2008
Rest in peace ol' Bob. We'll love you always.
Kate Kelley (LaPete '78 )
November 1, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Bombard. He will always be remembered as "Bubby" and will be sadly missed by all who were blessed to have him as a mentor.
God Bless you and yours and God bless "Bubby"
With fond memories,
Becky (Randall) Smith 1986
October 30, 2008
Words cannot express the amount of love and respect I felt for "Bubby". He was a phenominal person with an incredible zest for life. An excellent mentor as well as friend, he always had the ability to find humor in any situation. Like many others, I too looked forward to his impromptu visits to either Mr. Blake's or Mr. Bruneau's class. He had such a positive impact on so many lives. A truly fine example of what an educator should be. My deepest sympathies to his family, he will be dearly missed by many.
Jay Costello
October 30, 2008
Aunt Gwen, everybody,
Condolences on the passing of Uncle Bob. Saw him several times at games and events at THS since my wife, Chris, started teaching there over eight years ago. He truly will be missed by all who knew him.
Kathy Niemann (Beaton) 79
October 29, 2008
My condolences to all the family. Mr. Bombard was the best. Always enjoyed visiting him in his office at TRHS or passing him in the hall. He had a way of keeping us in line just by giving us his look.
Ken and Barbara Blake
October 29, 2008
Good night, Bob, rest in peace.
You would have loved to greet all of your family and friends who gathered to pay their respects to you. You were loved by many.
We do so miss you.
Madelaine Bombard
October 29, 2008
Old Bob was an amazing man and grandfather. I remember when I was young we always went fishing off the dock at Leister house, and how excited I would get when I caught even the tiniest little fish. I never had the chance to say goodbye, but I know that he's looking out for me and all those he loved.
jose garcia
October 29, 2008
Mark, Robbie, Jimmy, Mrs. Bombard, and family, receive our condolences during this time of loss for you. May your faith keep you strong, I will pray for you.
Jose and Joanne Garcia
Steve Denning
October 29, 2008
Mr. Bombard was all Green & Gold, he was an insperation to everyone at Tantasqua and the father of the High School. He would be sweeping the hall ways, coming into classes and then give a lecture and then if you needed discipline he would do that also. This man was someone to look up to, when and if you were having tough times in your life. I want to thank the Bombard family for sharing him with all of us. Mr. Bombard you will be missed but NEVER forgotten.
Evan Brunell
October 29, 2008
RIP, Uncle Bob. Always loved it when you'd visit Tantasqua and drop by in my classes and my teachers were more than happy to let me leave class to catch up with you. You're awesome.
Pam (Sorenson) Deignan THS '79
October 29, 2008
My condolences to the family. I remember Mr. Bombard fondly from my days at THS. My favorite memory was when he used to drop in on our English Lit class and take over the teaching - we always enjoyed his surprise visits - he was a great teacher, vice principal and mentor to many students. He will be missed.
Donna Bunker-Swanstrom
October 29, 2008
I am going to miss Ol' Bob so very much. He was a wonderful man who cared deeply about others, and always put others first. Whenever I'd see him, I'd ask him about his health, and he'd always brush off my question and turn it around and ask me about MINE. And then he wouldn't let me brush his question off, he'd always press me for details and let me know that he cared deeply about me and what I was going through. I can see from reading others' comments here that he was like that with everyone, a true rarity in this world. I hope that I touched his life even 1/1000th of how he touched mine. My condolences to Bob's family and all who loved him, which is obviously MULTITUDES.
Harri-Ann Porter and John Brooks
October 29, 2008
Mark, Jimmy and all the family;
Sorry to hear about your dad's passing, keep him in your heart and soul. WE are thinking about all of you and send our deepest condolences
Kevin Griffin
October 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are extended to Mr. Bombard's Family and Friends. Talk about a lasting impression. In the Summer of 1975 I was involved in a serious accident during a camping trip. For the 11 days I was in the ICU at the Worcester City Hospital, Mr. Bombard visited me each and every day on his way home. Never forgot that, never will! He was (is) a man of intelligence, compassion, strength, and of course that legendary sense of humor. A great man who will be greatly missed by all he touched.
Jay Kelley
October 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
No bond is greater than one between a parent and child.
He will truely be misseed by ANYONE who was fortunate enough to know him and what he stood for.
My deepest condolences are with you all.
Ed Caffrey
October 29, 2008
Everyone has a favorite uncle in their life and my Uncle Bob was certainly mine. I fondly remember our times together including seeing the first Rocky movie together when I visited in 1976. His advice to me was always good (even if I didn't always listen at the time), and was advice I have learned to pass on to my own daughter. It saddens me greatly to think that his smile and infectious love of life will no longer be able to be passed on to those whos lives he touched.
My condolences to my aunt Gwyneth and to all my cousins, he was a great man who will be missed by many.
Lisa (WEGLARZ) ERHARD
October 28, 2008
MR BOMBARD WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME WHEN I NEEDED A KIND WORD OR JUST A SMILE. HE'LL BE MISSED.
Lorna Krause
October 28, 2008
Bob,
As cousins we have come full circle. I will miss you
Lorna
Angela Belanger
October 28, 2008
Mr. B, you truly were an inspiration to us all. You were a man most only aspire to be. Your big heart, your laughter and your love for life is a legacy that will be passed on for many more generations through the wonderful memories we will all carry with us. The world would be a much better place with more people like you in it. Your "Fellow Graduate" of the graduating class of 1991, Angela Belanger
Patrick King
October 28, 2008
Mr. Bombard was a man I will never forget. As a vice principal, he was a gifted leader, getting all of us to achieve what we should, and more than we thought we could!
Carrie Padula (1976)
October 28, 2008
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the Bombard family. Mr. Bombard was so respected as Vice Principal at Tantasqua. He had a great sense of humor and truly enjoyed each student. We would actually hang out with him in his office and just shoot the breeze. Between classes he would stand outside his office and keep an eye on all of us and joke around as we were walking to class. He was a kind man and he left behind a lot of former THS students with fond memories.
Al Errede
October 28, 2008
I want to extend my condolences to the entire Bombard family. Bob was many things to me during his tenure at TRHS and beyond. A mentor, an inspiration, a friend, a person who influenced and helped to define and support my career. Most of all, I will never forget the Bob who called my home each and every day during a time when my family was struggling with a medical crisis that was certainly unanticpated and very difficult. His heartfelt words of encouragement and positive messages and prayers helped us immeasurably. I will miss him and thank God that he came into my life.
Scott Belanger
October 28, 2008
Mr. Bombard was such a wonderful role model for SO MANY people during his career at Tantasqua. As the Vice Principal, Mr. Bombard made sure I stayed in school and saw to it that I graduated with my class in 1989! I am grateful for having the opportunity to be his "administrative assistant" my Senior year. Great memories of a great man!
Kathy Dussault Wason
October 28, 2008
Mr Bombard was a wonderful man and a dedicated educator. He made a great deal of diffference in so many young lives.
THS class of '87
Susan Freeland
October 28, 2008
One could never wander down the halls of THS without hearing Mr. B's contageous laugh. Even when he was upset, he always seemed to find the postive side, always had words of encouragment, always a pat on the back, and of course that genuine smile. Many students and teachers have come and gone through those halls, but to see Mr. B at a basketball game or a football game was was a treat, you wouldnt walk away without a smile and a hug! He truely loved THS and the students that crossed his path, he touched every one of us in his own special way, just to think of him makes one smile. He will be surely missed, what a wonderful legacy he has left behind.
John Looney
October 28, 2008
I graduated from Tantasqua 35 years ago and remember Mr. Bombard as one of the top 3 teachers I have ever had. I would bump into him at the Central Mass District Basketball Championships held at WPI in the last few years and he would always ask about my sister, Sue, who had taught at THS many years ago and who has been in poor health. He always remembered to ask of her. His talent for teaching and for touching people will keep him alive in my memory forever. My deepest sympathies to the family.
John Looney
Butch Knepper
October 28, 2008
Your Father was a great guy and will surely be missed by all. And my condolences to all.Butch Knepper
Julie Ostiguy-Reich
October 28, 2008
Gwen: So sad to hear of your loss. Bob was such a nice man. All the best to you and your family.
bruce wilcox jr
October 28, 2008
my condolences,what a principle,i went to tantasqua i was in a foster home in north brookfield,i got to know him from being in his office for messing around,what makes me smile about him is when me and about 10 other students were smoking right underneath his office window not smart,but he gave us all a second chance he always had a big heart for us troubled kids he will be greatly missed...may the sun shine on you god bless
Peter Ricci
October 28, 2008
Mr. Bombard you were one of the best. Thanks for all you did for us kids in your twenty years at Tantasqua. May god bless your family.
Peter Ricci
Tantasqua 89
Barbara Ostromecky
October 28, 2008
Mrs. Bombard, Andy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Barbara Barry Ostromecky
Bob and Deb Lamb
October 28, 2008
Dear Jim and family:
Please accept our sympathy for the loss of your dad, he was a wonderful man. We will keep you in our hearts.
Faye Bumpus-Bruyn
October 28, 2008
Please accept my condolences. Mr. Bombard was my favorite teacher, Vice Principal, and the one teacher that I will never forget as long as I live. He saw something in me that other teachers did not. I always wanted to make him proud and I believe I did. Someone else said he was one in a million, and that is true. I wish we had more people of his caliber working with students. Again, I am truly sorry.
Lloyd Ostiguy
October 28, 2008
Gwen, very sorry for the loss of your children. Always did like Bob. My condolences to all.
Lloyd Ostiguy in Florida
Nick Szanderowski
October 28, 2008
Mr Bombard was one in a million
Marikay Bombard
October 28, 2008
I never knew Old Bob without a jolly cheerful smile on his face and kind thoughtful words of encouragement. He will be greatly missed, but his words of wisdom are forever in my heart.
Beth Opishinski
October 28, 2008
None of us who passed through the halls of Tantasqua Regional High School could ever forget Mr. Bombard. Although many years have passed, I had the pleasure of seeing him again at my 30th high school reunion last fall and truly enjoyed speaking with him and remembering the 'good old days'. As I think back on my life, Mr. Bombard is certainly one of those people who made a lasting impression on me. He always had a smile on his face and somehow we knew, despite what terrible teenagers we could be, that he just loved what he did and that endeared him to all of us. My thoughts are with the family.
Pam Jodrey
October 28, 2008
He will be greatly missed. The Boys & Girls Club will not be the same without him. My condolences to his family.
kim muller
October 28, 2008
my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow
Susan Hagen
October 28, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Bombard. He was there for us at TRHS for many years and was a real sweetheart!!! He was truly a man to look up to and was so nice to everyone!!! God bless him.
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