Merrimack, New Hampshire
1934 - 2009
DEXTER, Robert L. 74, of Merrimack, NH, and formerly of Watertown, and Allston, MA died Friday, May 1, 2009, in Nashua, NH after a long illness. He was born in Boston, MA on July 18, 1934 a son of the late Johnathan L. and Geraldine (Ryan) Dexter. Mr. Dexter was a US Navy veteran serving during the Korean War, and was a member of the American Legion Post 98 in Merrimack. He worked for 45 years with the Weatherell Brothers Steel Company in Cambridge, MA, retiring as a foreman. Mr. Dexter was an active member and past Grand Knight with the Knights of Columbus Council 555 in Allston, MA and the 155 in Watertown, MA. He was also a member of the fourth degree with the Knights. Members of his family include his wife of 54 years, Margaret (Morrison) Dexter of Merrimack, a son and daughter in-law, Robert & Stephanie Dexter of Coventry, CT, three daughters and sons in-law, Margaret & Bill McGrath, Bradford, MA, Laura & Steve Merrow, LaVergne, TN, and Patricia & Paul Sandberg, Charlton, MA, and a daughter Deborah Walsh and her fiancée John of Greensboro, NC, 19 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren, a sister and brother in-law, Shirley and Jess Newby of Florida, and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are Tuesday from 1-3 & 7-9 pm in the George R. Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Hwy, MERRIMACK, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mercy Church, 16 Baboosic Lake Rd., Merrimack, NH Wed. at 2 PM. Burial will follow in Last Rest Cemetery, Merrimack. For more info or an online register book go to rivetfuneralhome.com
My beloved brother he was the light of my life.Istill talk to him and share my ups and downs with. I love you big brother! You are always in my heart. I miss you and think about you every day. Love from you little sister!!
Shirley DeRosa
May 02, 2020 | Harwich, MA | Sister
Shirley, Margie, and Family,
I only met Bob at the wake/funeral of Aunt Jo Keaveney. He was warm and welcoming. I am so sorry for your loss. Be well.
Chip Mangio
May 08, 2009 | Bridgewater, MA
Margie and Family, I know in my heart that my brother Bob is in a better place but I will miss him so much. I will miss our phone calls back and forth. I will miss the visit and seeing his smile and hearing his voice. Know that you and your children are in my prayers. I know how much you are hurting. If you need me all you have to do is call and I will be there. With love to all. Bob's little sister and the Big Guy. We love you all.
Shirley & Jessie DeRosa/Newby
May 08, 2009 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Margie and Family,
We are so very sorry about Bob's passing. He was a wonderful person and a great family man. We always admired the love and respect you had for each other after all those years. He always had a twinkle in his eye when he would see you. You were truly best friends and soul mates and were so lucky to have that love in your life. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family in the coming months as you deal with your tremendous loss.
Michael and Denise Fahey
May 07, 2009 | Holden, MA
Deborah - I very sorry to hear about your father. I hope you and your family take comfort in the memories you have shared with him and being together as a family to celebrate his life and each other. Take care and hope to see you when you return to North Carolina.
Lori Vaughn
May 06, 2009 | Mebane, NC
Bob was a great man and a wonderful human being. He will always be remembered. I am proud to be counted among his friends.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Paul Garber
May 06, 2009 | Marlborough, MA
Deborah; you and your family are in my thoughts. Precious memories keep loved ones alive in our hearts forever.
Beverly Henderson
May 06, 2009 | Greensboro, NC
Deborah, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. When I consider the impact his daughter has had on my life and the lives of so many others I know that Bob Dexter must have been a giant. God Bless.
Frank Myers Sr.
May 06, 2009 | Phoenix, AZ
Deborah,
I was so sorry to hear about your father. You, John and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Sewitch
May 06, 2009 | Cheshire, CT
