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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
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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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