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Robert A. Lincoln, of Halifax, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the age of 81. He was born in Weymouth on Feb. 14, 1932 and attended Weymouth schools and was president of the Agricultural Club in high school. For many years he was a salesman for McManus Ice Cream of Quincy before opening his own business, South Shore Restaurant Equipment in Hanover, which he operated for over 20 years. He lived in Hanover for 40 years before moving to Halifax after retiring. At the time of his passing he was residing at Colony House in Abington where he was president of the Resident Council. Bob had many hobbies he enjoyed with family and friends including; boating on his "Bob-O-Link", gardening, bowling, gambling and he especially loved all animals and birds. Bob was a member of Wollaston Masonic Lodge in Quincy and Phoenix Masonic Lodge in Hanover and was a wonderful father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him. Bob was the husband of the late Priscilla C. (Connell) Lincoln and father of; Donald E. Lincoln and his wife Susan of Plymouth, Denise Williamson and her husband Parker of Halifax and Robin Abraham and her husband Marc of Kingston. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services was on Wednesday, July 24, at 10 a.m. at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham. Friends visited at the Downing Chapel on Tuesday, July 23, from 4 - 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory would be appreciated to Massachusetts Humane Society, Inc., P.O. Box 890127, 87 Wharf St., East Weymouth, MA 02189. Interment in Hanover Center Cemetery, Hanover. For online guest book, please visit www.downingchapel.com.
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Don and family, Judy and I are so sorry for your loss. Unfortunetly we never met your Dad but heard wonderful stories of him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Dan and Judy Gillis
July 24, 2013
I'm very sorry for your loss. Bob was a good person. He will be missed.
Cheryl Bleakney
July 23, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Maria Pereira
July 22, 2013
We are so sorry for the loss of your father. Even though we are far away, know that our thoughts are with you.
Gordon and Cheryl
July 22, 2013
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