Robert Joseph Lacombe

1941 - 2020

lifelong resident of Groton, MA

Robert Joseph Lacombe, 79, lifelong resident of Groton, MA died Monday, December 7th 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lowell on September 24th 1941, the son of the late Odias Lacombe and Cecile Couliard Lacombe. He attended Groton High school. In 1962 Bob married Deborah M. Finn of Westford, his high school sweetheart. He was a man of family, a beloved father, PopPop, brother and friend. Bob established the RJ Lacombe Septic Service in the mid 1960's now in its third generation. Bob became an active real estate developer, purchasing large tracts of land. In addition to creating neighborhoods and commercial areas he was active in land preservation, gifting hundreds of acres of land to The Town of Groton and The Massachusetts Audubon Society developing Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary in Groton. A well respected member of the Groton business community, he was generous in his support of local charitable causes, often anonymously. Bob worshiped at St. Catherine's Church in Westford. He enjoyed travel, dining, boating, horse racing, and spending time with his wonderful friends. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Deborah, who passed away on May 7th 2015, and by his daughter Brenda Lee Slack on December 28th 1999. He is survived by his daughter Kerri Hilberg of Groton, MA, sons Robert and Kristin Lacombe of Groton, MA and Dennis and Lisa Lacombe of Groton, MA, his son-in-law Carl Slack of Westford, MA, his sister Denise Boisvert of Groton, MA, his brother Marcel and Denise Lacombe of Westford, MA, 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and his companion Patricia Pimentel.

At this time services will be held privately to keep family, friends, and the community safe and healthy for the Holidays. The Lacombe family is sincerely thankful for the incredible outpouring of love and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Sun Santa Fund, 491 Dutton St., Lowell, MA 01854, Salvation Army Christmas Fund, 150 Appleton St., Lowell, MA 01852 or to help anyone in need in Bobs' honor.