Robert "Farmer Bob" Morehouse

Robert "Farmer Bob" Morehouse obituary, Georgetown, MA

Robert "Farmer Bob" Morehouse

Robert Morehouse Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 16, 2015.
GEORGETOWN - Robert N. "Farmer Bob" Morehouse, 81, of Wheeler Brook Farm in Georgetown, passed away Wednesday evening at Anna Jacques Hospital after collapsing at home. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Rogers) Morehouse with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. Bob first met Barbara when he was 16 while working on her father's, S. Eugene Roger's, farm on Essex Center, Vermont. Falling in love with the farmer's daughter changed his life in a beautiful way. After his family, farming was his passion. Wheeler Brook Farm meant the world to him. There was no other plot of land on earth that was better loved or cared for than those acres. He loved showing off the farm and teaching his grandchildren how to drive a tractor, pick strawberries, or husk corn. He, along with Barbara, taught his family to appreciate the wonder of the natural world. He taught us to leave it a better place than when we arrived. He enjoyed canoeing, boating, skiing, hiking, fishing, crabbing, camping and made sure his family learned to love these things as well. While he was frugal to a fault with his money, he was incredibly generous with his time and talent helping friends and family, sharing the fruits of his labor with all and sundry. He was a resident of Georgetown for the past 51 years, a town he grew to love. He was a great believer in civic duty, volunteering in many capacities, including: Erie 4 Volunteer Fire Dept.; a founding member of the Recycling Committee; member of the Penn Brook School Building Committee; chairman of the Georgetown Dump Committee; chairman of the Master Plan Committee; chairman of the Board of Selectmen; chairman of the Town Hall Committee; chairman of the Camp Denison Committee; volunteer on the Con Com. He served on the Essex County Reservation Committee; Essex County Bee Keepers Assoc.; was chairman of Essex County Mosquito Control, was active in many local farming organizations, and served in many other capacities. Bob was a graduate of Essex Junction High School and received a bachelor's degree in Animal Husbandry and a master's degree in Agronomy from the University of Vermont. Bob worked for the Soil Conservation Service for the U.S.D.A. between 1962-1988. He then worked for the EPA until retiring in 1995. He was a veteran of the United States Army, holding the rank of Captain. He also served with the National Guard as a company commander. Bob was born October 11, 1934 in Hartford, CT, son of the late Robert A. Morehouse and Edith (Fitton) Morehouse. In addition to his loving wife, Barbara, Bob is survived by a son, Robert E. Morehouse and his wife Joanna of Alton Bay, NH; two daughter's, Ellen M. Langsner and her husband Alex Langsner of West Lebanon, NH, and Gail E. Morehouse of Georgetown; two brothers, Harold Morehouse of Hillsboro, NH and Douglas Morehouse of Simsbury, CT; five grandchildren Andrew and Abigail Langsner, Evan Morehouse, Jessie and Robin Morehouse. He was predeceased by his sister Jean L. Morehouse. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Bob's Funeral Service on Monday, October 19th at 11AM in the First Congregational Church, 7 Andover St. Georgetown. Calling hours will be held on Sunday October 18th from 2-5 PM in the Merton E. Roberts, Jr. and Conte Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Interment with Military Honors will be Tuesday at 12:00 noon in the Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Georgetown Bank in care of Friends of Camp Denison, Inc., 2 East Main St., Georgetown, MA 01833.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign Robert Morehouse's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

February 9, 2017

Someone posted to the memorial.

August 9, 2016

Debra DiTolla posted to the memorial.

October 19, 2015

Jim DiMento posted to the memorial.

5 Entries

February 9, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss mays Gods peace help you through the days ahead. Philippians 4:6,7

Yvette- BC, Michigan

Debra DiTolla

August 9, 2016

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. RIP, Bob!

Jim DiMento

October 19, 2015

Sorry to have heard of Bob's passing. I hope you all the best in this difficult time.
Like others of his generation, Bob believed in making his community a better place for all and a thriving place to live and raise children. His dedication to his effort is more than anybody could have hoped.
His mark on this community will be there forever and he will be greatly missed.

October 19, 2015

Bob, your wonderful farm stands as a reminder of your life of love and achievement. We will think of you every time we pass it. - Sally Applegate

October 17, 2015

Please accept our sincere condolences at this sad time. (Psalm 18:2) ~ Nicky

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results

Campbell Funeral Home - Gloucester

61 Middle Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

Make a Donation
in Robert Morehouse's name

How to support Robert's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Robert Morehouse's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Robert Morehouse's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

February 9, 2017

Someone posted to the memorial.

August 9, 2016

Debra DiTolla posted to the memorial.

October 19, 2015

Jim DiMento posted to the memorial.