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ROBERT MCANDREW Obituary

McAndrew, Robert G. "Bob" Robert "Bob" G. McAndrew, Sr., 71, of Mashpee, MA (formerly of Kingsport, TN) passed away peacefully on August 12th surrounded by his family after a six year battle with colon cancer. Bob was predeceased by his parents, William and Ruth (Sessler) McAndrew, his wife, Carolynne (Brunke) McAndrew, and his son, Robert Austin McAndrew. Bob will be lovingly and forever remembered by his children, Katherine McLaughlin and her husband Scott of Melrose, Kristine Carpenter and her husband Ronald of Mashpee, Kimberly Bitto and her husband Michael of Boxford, Karol Grato and her husband Anthony of Falmouth, Robert George McAndrew, Jr. and Gary Petrie both of Kingsport, TN, James McAndrew of Haverhill, his siblings William McAndrew and his wife Jan of Owosso, MI, Patricia Thrasher and her husband Thomas of Hilton Head, SC, Richard McAndrew and his wife Evelyn of Salem, NH. Bob is also lovingly survived by 11 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and his former wife and dear friend Linda (Baardse) McAndrew. Services will be private. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at a later date. Donations in his name may be made to the truckersfund.org or the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 13 to Aug. 14, 2014.

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Patricia Thrasher

August 7, 2025

Hello Bobby,
Did you and Tom have a demolition derby up there? I thought I heard a lot of crashing and laughing. I will never forget that one! I miss your smiling face and your funny jokes. You are always in my heart.
Love,
Your favorite sister

Kimmy Bitto

September 25, 2014

Daddy, today was a sad day for me. I thought about you all day. I think it was the Neil Diamond song playing first thing this morning. I miss you!! xoxoxo

Gay Kelly

August 21, 2014

Sadly missed... What a great guy to have for a friend. Strong and a gifted humorist. Always a gentle man. So many laughs shared..

Skip Cheney

August 21, 2014

Rest in peace Bob, you knew that Plymouth's were fast before Richard Petty did.

August 14, 2014

We go way back but we remember you and Linda, and the 1958 car I bought off you. God bless you . Norman/Judy Brown. Beverly Hills , Florida formally from newburyport mass

Brett Tamminen

August 13, 2014

My condolences go out to Bob's family at this sad time. I had the pleasure of working with Bob when I dispatched at Dart Transit. Bob was a dedicated, true professional in every sense of the word. If you got it, Bob had it there early! He will be missed. He taught me a lot about how to look at life.

Jaymie Sullivan Ellard

August 13, 2014

RIP, Mr. McAndrews! My prayers and thoughts are with the family.

Michelle Cook

August 13, 2014

Uncle Bob - I will miss you more than you can imagine. It was always a pleasure to visit and hang around you. You never failed to make me smile when I didn't think I could and laugh when I didn't want to. I love you! Keep them all in stitches up there! XOXO!

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Sept. 1988

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Jim & Dad

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April 15, 1985

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Rick & Dad, March 2014

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Carol Vatsend

August 13, 2014

God Bless dear man....knew you for a short while...but found you endearing and unforgettable....many fun days of "learning" spent with you....enjoyed each one...grateful for each one....you've left quite a legacy...here's to "life everafter" may you be celebrating only what we here can dream of....

Kathie McLaughlin

August 13, 2014

Dad - you fought the battle with the utmost bravery and positivity, without complaint and always ready with a smile. I hope you're enjoying a "cold one" in heaven alongside Carol. Hopefully you didn't take any shortcuts on your way *wink* . You will truly be missed. Love you Dad, ? Kitten ?

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Love you Daddy! xoxo

Kim Bitto

August 13, 2014

Daddy, I will miss your phone calls, your caring ways, your stories - but will miss your smile most of all. I know you're at peace now. Probably telling all your jokes up there in heaven. I love you! Love, Sleepyhead xoxo

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