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ROBERT KIERSTEAD Obituary

KIERSTEAD, Robert Lane Of West Roxbury, passed away November 12, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Devoted Husband of Margaret Kierstead. Cherished Father of Robert L. Kierstead, Jr. and his wife Elaine of Seattle, WA and Timothy M. Kierstead and his wife Jana of Needham, MA. Loving grandfather to Molly, Penny, John and Erica Kierstead of Seattle, as well as Olivia, Alana and Lane Kierstead of Needham. Brother of Jean Kierstead Amaya of North Carolina and the late William Kierstead of Maine. Visiting hours will be on Friday, November 15 from 4 to 8 P.M. at the Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, WEST ROXBURY, MA. The funeral will be on Saturday, November 16 from the Gormley Funeral Home at 9 A.M., with Mass celebrated at 10 A.M. at the Holy Name Church, 1689 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA followed by burial at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Liberty Street, Rockland, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to People-in-Need, c/o Rev. Walter J. Waldron, St. Patrick's Parish, 10 Magazine Street, Roxbury, MA, 02119 For directions and guestbook www.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 13 to Nov. 15, 2013.

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Art Wolfson

November 21, 2013

Our deepest condolences to Peggy and family. We will miss Bob, and our thoughts are with the family in these very difficult times. Art and Lanette Wolfson

November 16, 2013

Dear Peg: your GLS friends send their condolences to you and your family.

Donna M. Morrissey

November 16, 2013

Mrs Kierstead, Bobby, Timmy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr. Kierstead was a wonderful and loving man. He will be missed!

November 15, 2013

Dear Peg and Bobby & Timmy, I am so sorry!! I have many good memories stretching over the years. Please know that I am with you in love and prayer. And Peg, please be in touch so we can have a chance to share memories. With heartfelt sympathy, Marge McLean (and Jeff & Nancy too).

Peter Hoelen

November 15, 2013

I worked with Bob, attended his wedding and met his family. Bob, I know that your Father loved you all, and was very proud of you. My heart goes out to you and yours in light of such a profound loss!

Demopoulos-Theoharis Family

November 15, 2013

Dearest Kierstead Family, We send our truest and deepest sympathies to all of you. This time is painful, dark and difficult at best. Even these words we write are not enough to remove the sadness. Hopefully, they will at least alleviate some of the sorrow, be it just for a few moments. Our prayers are with you and the beloved one you lost. We humbly ask the Lord to embrace Robert Lane Kierstead, to give him everlasting peace and to give his family the strength to rejoice in his memory. With respect and love,

Pete Grant

November 15, 2013

Bob & Family
Very Sorry for Your loss. I'll keep Your Dad in my Prayers.

Jim Helminski

November 15, 2013

Mrs. Kierstead and Family,

I work with Bob on a daily basis and many a day Bob talks about his upbringing, his fond memories of family and growing up as a young man in the Boston area. Bob always has an interesting story about his dad and his career at the Boston Globe. It is evident Bob's father had a strong impact on the man Bob is today. Knowing Bob the way I do I'm sure Mr. Kierstead had a feeling of family pride for the fine family he help create. His is a life well lived leaving this world a better place than what he found it.

Kevin Rogers

November 15, 2013

Bob,

So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad.

Kathleen O'Shea Bresnahan

November 15, 2013

I met Bob when I was a young girl visiting the Boston Traveler with my father, Jack O'Shea . I remember his contagious laugh and wonderful personality, and I am sorry to read of his death in this morning's Globe. Please accept my condolences.

November 14, 2013

Dear Aunt Peg, Bob and Tim,
How we all loved Uncle Bob! He was a wonderful Father, Husband, Uncle and friend. An impressive newsman and a wonderful human being. We will miss him, Love, Paula & Bill

November 14, 2013

I loved Uncle Bob so much and am going to miss him terribly! He took me and my sister, Ann-Marie, to our very first Bean Pot Tournament! So sorry for your loss, Bob, Tim and Aunt Peggy - love you all! Kathleen Blute Madaus and children

Jim Fitton

November 14, 2013

Bob, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jim Fitton

November 14, 2013

Mrs. kierstead, Bobby, Timmy and Families -
SO sorry to hear of Mr. Kierstead's passing. He was a great man and will be missed.
Pattyanne Lyons

Nancy & Tim Hurley

November 14, 2013

To the Kierstead Family ~
Sending love and prayers to you all! Mr Kierstead was an incredible guy…He sure did adore his family!
~ The Hurley's

November 14, 2013

Tim, so sorry to hear about your loss. So much of who we are is a result of our parents. Coach Mac

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15

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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16

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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16

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Holy Name Church

1689 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA

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16

Burial

Mount Pleasant Cemetery

Liberty Street, Rockland, MA

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