Photo courtesy of McNally & Watson Funeral & Cremation Service - Clinton
Clinton, Massachusetts
Mar 20, 1932 – Oct 22, 2019 (Age 87)
CLINTON
Robert A. Peete, 87, died Tuesday, October 22, 2019, in Sterling Village, Sterling.
He is survived by two sons: Robert A. Peete, and his wife, Teresa, of Lancaster, and Michael J. Peete, and his wife, Suzanne, of Leominster; three grandchildren: Heather M. Peete, Jason R. Peete, and Shawna J. Peete. He was predeceased by his infant grandson, Joseph Michael Peete, in 1979. His long-time companion, Marlene M. (Dietel) McKinstry, also predeceased him.
Bob was born and raised in Clinton, son of Arthur J. and Zaria (Marangoni) Peete. He was a graduate of Clinton High School, and was a proud US Navy veteran of the Korean War, serving as a Seabee with Mobile Construction Unit #8 from 1951-1953.
A talented carpenter, Bob worked in commercial construction for many years, before accepting a position at UMass Medical Center, where he was employed for more than 20 years before retirement.
He enjoyed travelling, and drove to Florida twice each year for 50 years.
A graveside service with Military Honors will take place on Friday, November 1, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in St. John’s Cemetery, Lancaster. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton, is directing arrangements.
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We will always remember the good times when Bob came to Florida to see our mother, Marlene. They enjoyed many happy years together, we only wish it could have been more. We were all proud to say such a kind and sincere man was a part of our extended family.
Debbie McKinstry
October 31, 2019 | St. Petersburg, FL | Friend
A great person who shared his talents with helping us begin the chore of building our house and sharing his custom van so my wife and I could go on vacation to Maine when things were tight. Just call and he was there to help.
Jim and Lorelei Galeski Harvard Ma
Jim Galeski
October 30, 2019 | Harvard, MA
Too the family of Robert ,please accept my condolences. A fellow SEABEE mcb12
Joe Burgwinkle
October 23, 2019 | Bolton, MA