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ROBERT MORRIS Obituary

MORRIS, Robert "Big Bob" Of Dedham, formerly of Thompsonville, Newton, suddenly February 1, 2020. Beloved husband of Lynne (Doucette-Osier) Morris. Son of the late Hylton and Frances (White) Morris. Brother of Neil Morris of Boston, Catherine Butera and her husband John of Norfolk, Patricia Goodwin and her husband Billy of Bellingham, and the late Jackie Morris. Uncle of Marisa, Jenna, and Alisha Butera. Bob was an employee of Industrial Piping & Certified Welding Co. of Woburn. Visiting Hours at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 4-8pm. Funeral from the Funeral Home Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 9:30am followed by a Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Newton Centre at 10:30am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob's Memory to The Salvation Army, 25 Shawmut Rd., Canton, MA 02021 or the Animal Rescue League of Boston, 55 Anna's Pl., Dedham, MA 02026. Online guestbook and directions at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781-444-0687

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 1 to Feb. 3, 2020.

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Carl Crowley Sr

March 23, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing, I worked with him many times and there wasn't a nicer guy. He was a gentle giant and I sorely miss him. Rest in peace Big Bob, I love you like a brother

Beth Fridinger

January 26, 2024

So sorry I still can't believe it

Beth Fridinger

December 13, 2020

I still cannot believe Bob is gone. I am so sorry for your loss.

Lisa Regan Durr

February 4, 2020

He was so much larger than life.
His Heart ❤And soul were so full of Love
A true Gentleman
Im sooo sorry for your loss
He will surely be missed

CLARE (KK) FLOWERS

February 4, 2020

Rest in peace "orca" we all miss you already
Much love
the Flowers' family

Maureen Baron

February 3, 2020

It is with great sadness I learned Big Bob passed away. Gone too soon. He was truly a wonderful happy man. He embraces life everyday to the fullest with such zest and kindness. God bless you Bob. Your friendship meant so much to me.
Love Maureen Baron

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Claire Crowley

Sent Flowers

John Sullivan

February 2, 2020

My deepest condolences.

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4

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham

1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

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5

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham

1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

Feb

5

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

Newton Centre, MA

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1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

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