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ROBERT BUHLMAN Obituary

BUHLMAN, Robert L. Age 91, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on August 4, 2025. Beloved husband of Eleanor M. (Hennessey) for 62 years; loving father of Robert A. of Beverly, Jane E. Buxton and her husband John R. of West Roxbury, Mark D. of Toronto, and Andrew J. and his wife Christine of Dedham. Cherished grandfather of Andrew, Jennifer, Sarah, Kathleen, and Samantha. Brother of Nancy Erickson, Judith Gorman, and Mary Ellen Buhlman. He is predeceased by his sister Ruth Sudbey and his brother David Buhlman. The uncle to many nieces and nephews. Bob was a graduate of Hyde Park High School class of 1951; he later served in the U.S. Army and then was a letter carrier for the USPS for 38 years. He enjoyed a long and happy retirement with his loving wife. He loved to visit Bermuda and play the lottery. Visiting hours at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., West Roxbury, Thursday, August 7th from 3-7pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Friday, August 8th at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass in Holy Name Church in West Roxbury at 10 am. Family and friends kindly invited. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. For guestbook gormleyfuneral.com. William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2025.

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John E

August 7, 2025

Always ready with a joke or funny anecdote
Great guy who will be sorely missed

Brian Frost

August 6, 2025

I worked with Bob at the West Roxbury Post Office for many years. He was a genuinely nice man. He was hard working and so caring. We all enter retirement setting out to finish with style. I´m sure that´s what Bob did. Thanks for the memories!

Dick George 101st Airborne Division Newburyport

August 6, 2025

Til Valhalla!

Jimmy Considine, Charlestown

August 6, 2025

Thank you for your unselfish military service to the people of this nation. May you now rest in peace.

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Aug

7

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA

Aug

8

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA

Aug

8

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Holy Name Church

West Roxbury, MA

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William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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