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ROBERT F. PAPE

1947 - 2020

ROBERT F. PAPE obituary, 1947-2020, Newton, NC

BORN

1947

DIED

2020

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ROBERT PAPE Obituary

PAPE, Robert F. Age 72, of Asheville, of complications from Parkinson's Disease. Bob, as he was known to many, was a sports enthusiast whose first job was as sports reporter in Monroe, NY. As a Bureau Chief for the Ottaway Newspaper chain in the Massachusetts Statehouse, he covered the campaigns of Ted Kennedy and Mike Dukakis and four Olympics, earning multiple awards for his reporting. He retired with his wife, Elizabeth Clark Pape, to Asheville, NC in 2011. Bob was an avid fisherman, bowler, photographer and cross-country skier. He enjoyed Red Sox season tickets and seldom missed a Patriots or Celtics game on TV. He was active in the Parkinson's Support Group of Asheville. In addition to his wife of 50 years, he leaves his son Jonathan Clark Pape and grandson Simon Atticus Pape of Dedham, MA and his sister Susan Pape Earl of Groveport, OH. Contributions to The Michael J. Fox Foundation in his name are appreciated.

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 28 to May 1, 2020.

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May 11, 2020

A kind, generous and witty man. Remembering Bob from years ago, a master of puns, trading witticisms with anyone sharp enough to know what was going on...I couldnt always keep up, and the two of them togetherthe Beth and Bob showlots of laughs. We remember hale and hearty Bob, and are sad that hes no longer in our world. Love to you, Beth.
Susanna and Costa

Jennifer Schofield

May 8, 2020

Dear Beth & Family,
Sending my deepest sympathies on the passing of Bob. I was so sorry to see his notice in the Dedham Times. I always enjoyed our talks when visiting your agency. He was such a nice man. May love, light and prayers surround you and your family as you go through this difficult time. May he rest in peace. With Sympathy and prayers,
Jen Micarelli-Schofield
Your old Boston Herald rep

April 30, 2020

Dear Beth, I was very saddened to read of Bobs passing. My sympathy to you and your family Carol Ann Shea

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