Robert W. McLeod

Robert W. McLeod

Robert McLeod Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 27, 2008.
Robert W. McLeod of Lowell, Wang Labs retiree, WWII vet; 83 LOWELL Robert William McLeod, 83, of a lifelong resident of Lowell, who made his home in the Highlands section for many years, and now residing in the Belvidere Section, died Friday afternoon January 25th, at Wingate at Lowell. He was the husband of 58 years of Mary Elizabeth (Leahy) McLeod, who survives him. Born in Lowell, May 20, 1924, the son of the late James F. and the late Nora (Murphy) McLeod, he attended Lowell Schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School. He was also a graduate of Bentley College in Boston with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He served in the South Pacific. Before retiring, Mr. McLeod was a Financial Officer with Wang Laboratories in Tewksbury and Lowell. He was a member of Mount Pleasant Golf Club for many years. Besides his wife, Mr. McLeod is survived by three daughters, Jody McLeod of Lowell, Nancy Perkins and her husband, Ron of Los Angeles, CA, and Susan Keeler and her husband, Mark of Newbury; a son, Robert W. McLeod, Jr. and his wife, Diane of Lowell; six grandchildren, Michael McLeod, Kevin McLeod, Timothy McLeod, Kerry Carney, Daniel Carney, and Marella Keeler; and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Francis McLeod, and the late Marie Hannifin. McLEOD In Lowell, Jan. 25, 2008 at Wingate, Robert W. McLeod, 83, of Lowell, husband of Mary Elizabeth (Leahy) McLeod. Friends may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTCKET ST. at Fletcher from 3 to 9 P.M. Monday. His funeral will take place from the funeral home Tuesday morning at 8:30 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass at ST. MARGARET CHURCH at 9:30 A.M. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Tewksbury. E-condolence/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Funeral Directors James F. O'Donnell, Jr. and John W. Crane (978 or 866) 458-8768.

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January 31, 2008

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January 29, 2008

Jim & Maura Casey posted to the memorial.

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BETTY ANN HIGGINS

January 31, 2008

JODY ,
WE'RE THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN DURING THIS SAD TIME. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
KEVIN AND BETTY ANN

Betsy McInerney

January 31, 2008

Mr. McLeod was always smiling. I shared a lot of good times and laughs with Mcleods on M St. My prayers are with you all.

Jim & Maura Casey

January 29, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Jim and Maura (McInerney)Casey

Bill Wooster

January 28, 2008

Dear Jody, I was saddened to hear about the death of your Dad. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Yours sincerely, Bill Wooster

Ellen Moriarty

January 28, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of such a wonderful man. He always had a smile on his face. I loved my Saturday evenings at the McLeod home, listening to our parents stories!! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Maryellen Beauregard (Callery)

January 28, 2008

Sue,
So sorry to hear about your dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Les Burke

January 27, 2008

We express our sorrow and sympathy at the loss of Mr. McLeod. Our family has known both Bob (his son) and Diane for many years and our hearts go out to all of their family.
Jay, Leslie, Adam and Andrew Burke

Jan Moriarty

January 27, 2008

Dear McLeod Family,
It was with great sadness to read about Bob's passing. My childhood is full of wonderful, warm memories of your family touching our family in such spirituality that continues with me to this day.Please keep with you the knowledge that Bob touched people and may you keep the magic alive.Much love and peace to you all.
Jan Moriarty

Bob Moriarty

January 27, 2008

Mary and the "kids", My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Bob. He was a wonderful and kind man with a great sense of humor. I have many fond memories of listening to the stories being traded between Bob, Mary, and my parents. I will keep Bob and all of you in my daily thoughts.

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