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ROBERT "BOB" GLEASON

1952 - 2024

ROBERT "BOB" GLEASON obituary, 1952-2024, Northborough, MA

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ROBERT GLEASON Obituary

GLEASON, Robert "Bob" Age 72, passed away on August 23, 2024, surrounded by family, after a brave seven-year battle with cancer. Bob, born on January 21, 1952, was the son of the late Robert D. Gleason, Sr. and Margaret Gleason (Geegan) of Watertown, MA. He leaves behind his loving wife of 48 years, Marsha Gleason (Martino) of Northborough, MA; and his children, Peter Gleason and wife Kirsten of Millbury, MA and Mara Power and her husband Keith of Hopkinton, MA; his grandchildren, Keegan (21) and Ryan (19) of Milbury, MA and Ellie (16) and Anna (13) of Hopkinton, MA; his siblings, Patricia Giffen and husband George of Plymouth, MA, Linda Driscoll of Hudson, MA, Marilyn Robertson of North Attleborough, MA, and Brian Gleason and his wife Susan of Coventry, CT; his lifelong friend, Thomas Daviau of Flanders, NJ; and many nieces and nephews. In addition, Bob leaves behind many special friends who greatly enriched his life. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist, 20 Church Street, Hopkinton, MA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the UMass Cancer Center at Marlborough Hospital. Please see www.McGaffiganFuneral.com for complete obituary. Late Belmont educator and sports coach.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 25 to Aug. 26, 2024.

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Jane Flavin

August 28, 2024

This is me and Mr Gleason at Camp Grotonwood in 5th- one of the best people I have met. He went on to be my basketball coach at BHS for 3 years. We had so much! He will be missed for sure!
Sending my love to his family.
Jane Flavin

Jack Gleason and family

August 28, 2024

Dear Marsha and Gleason family
I offer my condolences on the loss of Robert.
He was my favorite cousin and a great friend I will
always rember our summers painting and the BU hockey games

Tara Williams

August 26, 2024

I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Mr. Gleason. He was my basketball coach at Belmont High for three years. Many of my fondest high school memories have him in them. As a teacher, he taught his players to always give your best effort. Off the court, he coached and mentored his players to become productive citizensI Thank you, Coach, for being an exceptional mentor. My sincerest condolences to his family.

Doug Weinstock

August 25, 2024

I am so saddened by Bob's death, and all that he had to deal with for the past several years of illness. Having worked with him in Belmont from 1989 to 2001, I hold clear and dear memories of Bob's strong connections with his students (as well as many others at Winn Brook School via his bus arrival duties, that enabled students to start their day with warm and caring welcomes). Such an upbeat human being, creative and caring educator, leader among colleagues, and more. I recall the year that he and I (and another staff member) all had children who were seniors in high school. Each week the 3 of us would buy a scratch lottery ticket - with the understanding that we'd split the winnings 3 ways - to support college tuition. I think we might have even won $5 or $10 one week! I recall his proud sharing about Peter and Mara. My thoughts are with you, Marsha, and Peter and Mara and their children as you adjust to life without Bob's physical presence and good humor.

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