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Robert Goulding Obituary
Born in Worcester to Augustus and Florence Swallow, adopted by Frank and Mary Goulding of Leicester where he lived most of his life.
Leaves behind his wife, Barbara (Henning) Goulding of Bradenton, FL, one sister Barbara Lester of Rutland, Ma, daughters, Diane wife of Raymond Safer of Worcester and Judith Goulding of Salem, Ma, one granddaughter Marissa wife of Jason Minassian of Quincy, Ma. Previously married to Marion E. Whittaker and Audrey (Hammock) Goulding. He leaves behind many step children who were very fond of him as a father.
Schooled in Leicester, joined the Marines in WWII, served in Saipan and post war peacekeeping in Japan. Worked as a truck driver for Menard Trucking, Dubrey Trucking and for many years until his retirement Red Star Trucking. Very active in different roles for the Teamsters Union.
Dedicated himself to charitable causes with the VFW, Marine Corp League and the Baptist Church, very involved with Toys for Tots, bible study for prisoners, served as a Deacon in local churches in Worcester and Bradenton, FL.
Donations may be made to the Mass Veterans Shelter, 69 Grove St., Worcester, MA 01605
Memorial service at 12 p.m. on December 7th at the Marine Corp League, Worcester Detachment, 181 Lake Ave., Worcester 01604
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ROBERT DUBE
December 8, 2008
BARBARA,
I AM REALLY SADDENED WITH THE NEWS OF BUSTERS PASSING. BUSTER WAS A REAL COMPASSIONATE MAN AND I WAS GLAD TO HAVE BEEN A PART OF HIS FAMILY. KATHY AND I LOVED HIM AND WILL MISS HIM FOREVER. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. IT WAS NICE KNOWING YOU TOO!
BOB DUBE
Gail And Bill Box
December 5, 2008
Aunt Barbara and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
kathy sliwinski
December 3, 2008
Diane, So sorry to hear of your Dads passing.I can not help but remember the good old Rochdale days as we were growing up. Both your Mom and Dad were special people.My Mom always tells of how they welcomed her when she arrived from Maine. And for that we are truly grateful.Please let Judy and Marissa know they are in my prayers. take care call me Love , Kathy
Walt Kuzawa
December 3, 2008
Dear Diane, Judy & Marissa,
The loss of Buster is a loss for everyone.
There will never be anyone else like him.
I will think of him always and he will be in my prayers daily.
The best compliment I can Buster is to say I am a better person for having known him.
May your pain be less because of the fact that we who knew Buster loved the man.
Walt {Dad}
Edythe Stoddard
December 3, 2008
Judy and Diane,
My heart felt sympathy goes out to you both at this time. I knew your dad personally and shared in many bible studies with him. He was an inspiration to my husband coming to know Jesus as Lord. "Buster" is now with his Saviour, Jesus and free of all sickness. Alleluah!
Cindy Levelle
December 2, 2008
Barbara & Family,
Our thought and prayers are with you now. Buster was instrumental in providing a Marine Corps League Baseball team at G T Bray that our son, Owen, was the catcher. Buster and the MCL supported the boys, hardly ever missed a game and created everlasting memories.
Pat and I will always be grateful for the opportunity to have known Buster.
Semper Fi
Patrick & Cindy Levelle
Athens, Georgia
Dave Miner
December 2, 2008
Barb and Family, My heart and prayers go out to you. Buster was a good friend and a great man and a Semper Fidelis Marine. Thank you for sharing him with me.
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