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ROBERT MACOMBER Obituary

MACOMBER, Robert L., Sr. Robert L. Macomber, Sr., "Big Daddy" of Milton, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Virginia (Lynch) Macomber. Father of Diane E. Mahan and her husband, John of Milton, Robert L. Macomber, Jr. of Florida, Suzanne Dunphy of Florida, Daniel J. Macomber and his wife, Margaret of Norfolk, and Mark M. Macomber and his wife, Marina of Milton. Loving grandfather to 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Saint Agatha Church on Thursday, January 18 at 12 PM. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON SQUARE, from 9:30-11:30 AM on Thursday morning. Relatives and friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, 597 Randolph Ave., Milton, MA 02186. For information and online guestbook: www.dolanfuneral.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2018.

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January 23, 2020

Miss you dad..love me

David Clancy

January 17, 2018

Danny very sorry to hear of your loss thoughts and prayers to you and your family

Theresa Jackson

January 17, 2018

Heaven has one more angel!!! Bob will be missed. I have a lot of great memories, especially Bob's Day. Every time I see a horse or greyhound I smile thinking of Bob. Sorry for your loss

Robert Dunphy

January 16, 2018

Dear Macomber Family, Sorry to hear the loss of BIG DADDY Bob always made me so welcomed in his home in Milton and on the Cape He and Virginia made such a wonderful couple I remember very fond memory with them may Bob have a speedy Journey back to his lovely wife Virginia. All of you are in my thought and prayers. Bobby D

Traci Carter

January 15, 2018

Bob Macomber.. you are a true legend! Brilliant ( is an understatement),so funny, you lit up every room you entered, you treated everyone with respect and that's why even strangers loved you instantly, you were humble and kind and loving and thoughtful. I cherish our memories and our talks and your always wise and insightful advise. Rest well my dear friend.. You are one of a kind! With all our love, your friends Traci and a Rosaleigh

Lisa Lynch

January 15, 2018

I am sorry to hear of the passing of such a wonderful man. Our families go back many years with fond memories that will live in our hearts forever.
Love to all,

January 15, 2018

Liam and I will miss you dearly. We love you, papa.

love, Patrick

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9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - East Milton Square

460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

Saint Agatha Church

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460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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