Robert Newbold Tucker

1929 - 2022

Robert Newbold TuckerDecember 14, 1929 â€" April 5, 2022ROBERT NEWBOLD TUCKER, known as Bob to his friends and Papa to his grandchildren and great grandchildren passed away at his home "The Lagoon" on April 5, 2022. He was the son of Henry James Tucker (later Sir Henry Tucker) of Smiths Parish, Bermuda and Catherine Barstow Tucker, of Camden, South Carolina. Bob's family has been in Bermuda since the 1600s. Bob was born in New Jersey. After his birth he returned to Bermuda with his parents where he spent his childhood. He attended boarding school in the United States and remained in the US to attend Haverford College in Pennsylvania. Always recognizing talent and beauty when he saw it, Bob married Anne Tucker Howell on July 28, 1952, in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. They enjoyed almost 70 years together! He and Anne (known as Gaga to the grandchildren) initially lived in Columbia, South Carolina while he served for two years in the United States army. Following his service in the army he went to work for Shell Oil Company. While working for Shell he and Anne resided in New York, Connecticut, California and Texas. Together, Bob and Anne raised three beautiful girls who were to bless the family with 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren at the time of his death.Bob and Anne returned to Bermuda permanently in 1984. Shortly after his return, Bob took a position as executive director of the West End Development Company (WEDCO), where he oversaw the initial redevelopment of Dockyard and the West End of Bermuda. An accomplished leader, he served as Chairman of the Board for BELCO and the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. Bob and Anne were active members of Peace Lutheran Church in Paget for many years.Bob was absolutely devoted to his family and was also known for his sense of humor, quick wit and generous heart. He enjoyed tennis, golf, and a good Scotch! He is survived by his wife Anne, his sister Judy (Fredrick) Denney, his daughters Rebecca (Mike) Holliman and Beth (Bobby) Morrow and his son in law George Leamy, as well as six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Henry and Catherine Tucker, his brother Henry James (Jimmy) Tucker, his daughter Katharine Leamy and his grandson Daniel. A private graveside ceremony was held at St. Marks churchyard on Thursday, April 14th. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all who have reached out with thoughts, prayers and support during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers the family requests gifts be made in Bob's name to the Hospitals Auxiliary of Bermuda. Donations to the Auxiliary can be made directly via Bank of Butterfield account # 20 006 060 210024 100 or by check to PO Box HM1023, Hamilton, Bermuda HMDX.