ROBERT-GLEASON-Obituary

ROBERT "BOB" GLEASON

Pepperell, Massachusetts

Jan 21, 1952 – Aug 23, 2024

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BORN
January 21, 1952
DIED
August 23, 2024
LOCATION
Pepperell, Massachusetts

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GLEASON, Robert "Bob" Age 72, passed away on August 23, 2024, surrounded by family, after a brave seven-year battle with cancer. Bob, born on January 21, 1952, was the son of the late Robert D. Gleason, Sr. and Margaret Gleason (Geegan) of Watertown, MA. He leaves behind his loving wife of 48...

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This is me and Mr Gleason at Camp Grotonwood in 5th- one of the best people I have met. He went on to be my basketball coach at BHS for 3 years. We had so much! He will be missed for sure! Sending my love to his family. Jane Flavin

Dear Marsha and Gleason family I offer my condolences on the loss of Robert. He was my favorite cousin and a great friend I will always rember our summers painting and the BU hockey games

I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Mr. Gleason. He was my basketball coach at Belmont High for three years. Many of my fondest high school memories have him in them. As a teacher, he taught his players to always give your best effort. Off the court, he coached and mentored his players to become productive citizensI Thank you, Coach, for being an exceptional mentor. My sincerest condolences to his family.

I am so saddened by Bob's death, and all that he had to deal with for the past several years of illness. Having worked with him in Belmont from 1989 to 2001, I hold clear and dear memories of Bob's strong connections with his students (as well as many others at Winn Brook School via his bus arrival duties, that enabled students to start their day with warm and caring welcomes). Such an upbeat human being, creative and caring educator, leader among colleagues, and more. I recall the year that...