Robert P. Florent

1935 - 2016

Robert P. Florent obituary, 1935-2016, New Bedford, MA

Robert P. Florent

1935 - 2016

BORN

1935

DIED

2016

Robert Florent Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 5, 2016.
Robert "Bob" P. Florent, 81, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Lauretta (Caron) Florent of New Bedford.

Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Wilfred and Blanche (St. Pierre) Florent he grew up in the area and lived in Germany while serving in the United States Army for 20 years.

Bob was a member of the Freetown Lions Club and the VFW Post 6643 of Freetown. In his free time, he enjoyed bowling at Wonder Bowl.

His funeral will be Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 8 am from the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford followed by a funeral mass at 9 am in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1359 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Bedford. Visitation will be Friday 6-8 pm. www.rock-funeralhome.com for online tribute/directions.

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Paul Nolin

September 29, 2016

May God and his Angel's guide you home. From your cousin Paul

Debbie Doyon

May 8, 2016

David, So sorry for the loss of your brother. Ron & Debbie

Debbie Richard

May 5, 2016

So sorry for your loss Lauretta, Bob was a wonderful man. RIP Bob you will be missed. Debbie, Jen and Jayce (your neighbors)

May 5, 2016

Auntie- so sorry for your loss.
Love, Michelle, Greg & Victoria <3

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