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ROBERT PULSON Obituary

PULSON, Robert M. "Bob" A lifelong resident of Winthrop, passed away peacefully, at home, after a long illness, with his wife by his side, on May 2, 2013. He was 77. He was the beloved husband of Nancy B. (Juggins) Pulson. Beloved father and step-father of Bryan W. MacPhail of Jamaica Plain, Suzanne B. MacPhail of Plaistow, N.H. Warren S. MacPhail and his wife Daniela and John "BJ" MacPhail and his wife Lisa, all of Winthrop, Meredith J. Tattelman and her husband Andy of Southborough, Cindy Smith and the late Robert M. Pulson Jr. Adored grandfather of Cormac and Fiona MacPhail, Luke, Jessica and Natalia MacPhail, and Joshua and Anna Tattelman. Dear brother of Barbara Oliver and her husband Victor of Sandwich. Visiting hours will take place at the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Fri. May 10 between 4-6pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home beginning at 6pm. Relatives and friends are invited. Donations in his name can be made to the Cottage Park Yacht Club c/o Youth Sailing Program 1 Baker Sq. Winthrop, MA. 02152. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a life member of the Cottage Park Yacht Club and a member of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078. For guestbook and directions, please visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home Winthrop 617-846-0909

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Published by Boston Globe from May 7 to May 8, 2013.

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brian gill

May 8, 2013

So sorry to hear of the loss of Bob. I had many laughs and conversations with him when we worked side by side at Magee Builders. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Brian Gill and Family

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