Robert L. Fournier

Robert L. Fournier

Robert Fournier Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 15 to May 16, 2008.

NEWBURYPORT — Robert L. "Bob" Fournier, beloved husband of Beryl (Redman) Fournier, of Newburyport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Newburyport on July 7,1934, he was the son of the late John and Ethel (Dunn) Fournier of Newburyport. He is a Newburyport High School graduate of the class of 1952.

Bob was the owner of "Bob's Barber Shop" in Newburyport for over 40 years. He also coached his sons in the Newburyport Pioneer League and Newburyport Youth Hockey League.

Bob will be remembered for the joy he had playing golf, bicycling, gardening, and putting around his homes in Newburyport and Englewood, Fla., and most of all spending time with his family.

He was also a member of the Newburyport Elks Lodge and a member of the Rowley Country Club and a past member of the National Guard.

Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, and will be missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his wife of 52 years, Bob is survived by John Fournier and his wife Nina of Newburyport, David Fournier and his wife Diane of Newburyport, Lisa Mulato and her husband Jim of Mission Viejo, Calif., and Paul Fournier and his wife Erin of Newbury, his sisters, Colleen Smith of St. Louis, Dorothy Desmond and her husband, William, Kathleen Gagne and her husband Jack, and Carol Churniak and her husband Steve, all of Newburyport, his grandchildren, D.J. Fournier, Calvin Fournier and Emily Fournier of Newburyport, Christian Fournier and Eric Fournier of Newbury, Andrew Mulato, Bobby Mulato and Christina Mulato of Mission Viejo, Calif. He leaves his mother-in-law, Rita Redman and his sister-in-law, Marsha Lee, as well as several nieces and nephews.

ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Green Street, Newburyport. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery, Newburyport. Calling hours will be on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Twomey LeBlanc Funeral Home, 193 High St., Newburyport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the North Shore, 10 Elm St., Danvers, MA 01923. www.twomeyleblanc.com

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Patti Webb

May 19, 2008

Beryl, Lisa, John, Dave Paul and extended family,

I was very sad to hear of Bob's passing. He was a wonderful, gentle man. Please know that your all in my thoughts and prayers.

I will never forget his little orange truck!!

Love,

Bonnie Wood

May 16, 2008

Even though the miles keep us apart you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless all.....

Mary & Dave Zinck

May 16, 2008

Dave, John & all the Fournier family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Thank god for Memories and pictures as they do last forever.

Kelliann Moriarty-Paknik

May 16, 2008

Dave, Diane & D.J.
Our loving thoughts are prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Love~Kelliann, Jeff and Jonathan

Cathy & Eileen Callahan

May 16, 2008

Bery & Family,
With deepest sympathy.

Juliette Ebacher

May 16, 2008

To All the Fournier Family,
My deepest sorrow in the death of Bob.A good man with a fine family...He will be missed. Now we know there are 2 fine barbers in heaven....

Juliette Ebacher
Megan, Molly, and Melanie
Gouldthorpe

JOHN SAUVAN

May 15, 2008

BERYL
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

JOHN SAUVAN NORFOLK, VA.
DONALD SAUVAN BRADFORD, MASS

JOHN SAUVAN

May 15, 2008

BERYL
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

JOHN SAUVAN NORFOLK, VA.

Susan Oliveira

May 15, 2008

So sorry for your lost. I know how hard it is to loose a father and a husband. My prayers are with you
Susan Noyes Oliveira

May 15, 2008

Dear Beryl:
With deepest sympathy.

Love
Janice Raushnot

May 15, 2008

Dear Beryl
Dave and I want to extend our deep sympathy, You are in our thoughts,
Always
Dave and Barb
Blaisdell

Melissa Adams

May 15, 2008

Paul and Erin,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.
Melissa and Bob Adams

Paula O'Neil

May 15, 2008

Bob was a very special person and such a big part of many peoples lives over the years.
One special memory I have is Bob giving my son Tim his first haircut.
My thoughts and prayers to you and
your family.

John Festa

May 15, 2008

Bob was a wonderful guy and I enjoyed his smile and conversation for over 30 years. May he rest in peace.

Daneen Phillips

May 15, 2008

John and family,
How do we even begin to say we're sorry? Our deepest sympathies to you all. Many memories as we all grew up. May he rest in peace now.
Laurie & Daneen

Bob and Hope LaRocque

May 15, 2008

Dear Paul, Erin and Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of Paul's Dad. We are so sorry for your loss. May happy memories of your times together help you and your families through this difficult time.

Your Friends,

Bob and Hope

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