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DAVID ROBERTSON Obituary

ROBERTSON, David W. Of Melrose, Oct. 21, 2021, at age 74. Beloved husband of Nancy J. (Fink) Robertson with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Loving father of Kevin A. Robertson and his partner Joanne Larossa of Methuen, Christopher D. Robertson and his wife Rebecca of W. Boylston, Mark W. Robertson and his partner Tanya McDonald of Bridgewater, and Amy J. Beckwith and her husband Timothy of N. Reading. Dear brother of the late Bruce L. Robertson. Also survived by ten grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather during Visiting Hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., MELROSE on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 9-11am (masks kindly requested), and for his Funeral Service celebrated 11am. Interment at Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. In lieu of flowers, consider donations to the National MS Society, PO Box 91891, Washington, DC 20090 or www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate For online tribute, please visit RobinsonFuneralHome.com Life Celebration by Robinson Funeral Home

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 22 to Oct. 24, 2021.

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Frank Pennacchio

October 28, 2021

Dave was a good friend to me at the Dutton Center! I am sure going to miss him! Rest In Peace, Dave!

Candie Donahoe

October 26, 2021

Dave was a special man and we will miss him greatly here at Dutton Center.

Maureen Long

October 25, 2021

Kevin, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers

Al Robitaille

October 22, 2021

Deepest sympathy to you all.

Carmen Fulchini

October 24, 2021

Kevin, my heart is with you and your family. Your father will be missed by you all but he lives on through you as well. We pray for you and that you can find peace knowing he has moved to a better place.

Craig and Nancy Hess

October 23, 2021

Nancy - We are sending our Deepest Sympathies! He is at Peace at long last! God Bless you and comfort all of your family on this loss! Craig and Nancy Hess

Brian Dugas

October 23, 2021

My deepest condolences and prayers, so many great memories from the "old neighborhood" godspeed David, you will sadly be missed, but, always remembered.

Anne and rick Wilson

October 23, 2021

Another one from a great generation leaves us unfortunately .Dave will be greatly missed here on hesseltine. So many great memories and laughs! we wish the family well during this difficult time. He is always in our hearts

Kim Callahan

October 22, 2021

Becca & Chris, My deepest condolences on your loss. Such a beautiful tribute. Sending my thoughts and my prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.

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27

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Robinson Funeral Home

809 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176

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27

Service

11:00 a.m.

Robinson Funeral Home

809 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176

Oct

27

Interment

Wyoming Cemetery

205 Sylvan Street, Melrose, MA

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809 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176

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