Robert J. Nyman

Dear Rhonda
I cannot expressed my feelings and shock over my very good friend. He helped me as Chairman of BOS in Rockland. He was just a very good friend. Tears come to my eyes just trying to write this. I could not attend, because it hurt to much. He will be missed by all.

To my Dear Friend and Classmate, Rhonda – I send my Sincerest Condolences, from the very Depths of my Heart & Soul, to You, Kristina, Kara and the many members of the Nyman & Coulstring Families. May God Bless you all and keep you Lovingly Comforted in the Palm of His Mighty Hand – providing each one of you with Encompassing Love and Inner Strength during this time of devastation & tragedy. My Thoughts and Prayers are with You & Your Family as you grieve the loss of your Beloved Bob ...... Husband, Father, Son, Brother, In-Law, Cousin, Friend, Classmate, Politician and All Around “Great Guy”......
Bobby was definitely the Strength & the Foundation of our Hanover Class – moving on after High School to Compassionately Serve our Town, our State and our Country with his Untiring Devotion of Time, Caring & Persistence. His Political Life – which for us in the “HHS Class of 1978”, began in 1971, when he was unanimously elected as our First Class President while we were in the 6th grade – a position that he would hold 5 more times prior to our Graduation. Bobby was Literally Loved by Thousands and Thousands of People. His Gift of Kindness & Laughter will be so Sorely Missed by us All......
Much Love to You Always,
Deb "Flan"

Bob Nyman was a dedicated person who worked tirelessly for those he represented at the Statehouse. He was very approachable and went out of his way to make things happen for his district. He will be sorely missed. Although we have been down in GA fo six years now, we wish to extend our deepest sympathy and respect to his family, friends, and the community at large.
Richard & Rosemary Williams

From a student who remembers Bob many years ago fighting to keep quality in our schools. God Bless you Bob.

We were so sorry to hear about Bobby he was such a great guy always a smile on his face and happy to see you,he will be missed by all our prayers go out to his family Joan Burke and Joni [Burke]Falkowski

The Nyman family I have known Bobby for about 40 years as a kid in school and on and off thru life. He was always kind and personable. I ff he could help you he would. My heart goes out to Rhonda and his girls and all of his family and friends.

I am so saddened by the loss of one of the best human beings ever to walk this planet. BOB NYMAN was a compassionate, caring, funny, loving, smart, dedicated man...who truly understood the human condition and has made a difference in this world. To have accomplished so much for so many in such a short amount of years. He was taken from us too soon. I can only imagine how much more he could have accomplished ... I am shocked and speechless...My prayers for him, his family, his beautiful wife Rhonda and 2 wonderful daughters, Kara and Kristy. What a beautiful dedication was done for him today, by his strong loving daughters, Kara and Kristy, and beautiful ceremony and tribute arranged by his wife Rhonda, the family, friends, church, and Bob's political Colleagues. You did a beautiful job on the ceremonies. I only pray he was watching over all of us...and knew how much he was loved by so many. * Lisa Argento Holcombe * HHS Class of '78 (Lifelong friend and classmate of Bob and Rhonda Nyman)

To the Nyman Family
I am very sorry your loss. Bob did an outstanding job as our state representative. Any community event that I ever attended he was always there. Any person or business that had concerns he always listened. He was a person of action and care. I don't know if anyone can ever live up to his legacy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Turner
Dance Unlimited of Hanover

TO THE NYMAN FAMILY:
AS WITH TED KENNEDY BEING A TREMENDOUS LOSS TO THE STATE OF MASS. BOBBY WILL BE MORE OF A LOSS TO THIS TOWN AND MORE SO TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS THAT HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE KNOWN HIM. HE WAS A INSPIRATION TO EVERYONE WHO HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING HIM.

OUR PRAYERS GO TO HIS MOTHER, CHRIS NYMAN AND HIS WIFE RHONDA AND THERE CHILDREN

THE DUTTON & DRAKE FAMILY

I was saddened to read of Bob's passing in the Hilton Head paper. My heartfelt condolences are offered to the family. He will be greatly missed by the town of Hanover and all who loved and admired him.

Rhonda, Daughters and Nyman family

So sorry for you loss of a wonderful guy, and I'm sure a wonderful Dad. You have been in my heart and prayers since I heard.

Helen Christopoulos Worth

It always amazed me how a public official took the time to know and help his constituents on an individual basis. Bobby was always there to answer a question or to guide you in the right direction to get your question answered. What other public figure would take the time to scan the local papers and send a personal note of congratulations on the engagement of your children. Bobby was a dedicated politician, the real deal, and an assesst to his community. He will be deeply missed. Our sympathy goes out to the Nyman family.

My thought and prayers are with your entire family.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Representative, Robert Nyman has touched so many families in Hanover, Norwell and Rockland over his career, that it's hard to find a deserving, great word to honor and respect what he has done for so many. On behalf of the Frattasio family of Hanover, I'll just begin my entry by saying, "thank you Bob".
Bob Nyman was a long-time family friend of the Frattasio's, similar to so many other families here. Bob's name is on almost every college resume in my family of which I'm the middle of nine. Bob's name is on at least 3 resumes of mine from my college resume to the Hanover Police.
When my father (Vincent P. Frattasio) passed 3 years ago this July, my family had a problem with a hospital in Boston, getting my fathers remains released to my family. We called Representative and friend Bob Nyman. After one phone call by Bob Nyman, the hospital emmediately released my dad's remains to my family.
There are countless stories like these, about Bob Nyman, all over Hanover, Norwell and Rockland.

On behalf of the Frattasio family of Hanover, I want to express to Rhonda, the kids and to the Nyman family, our prayers, thanks and deepest respect. We shall miss Bob very much.

Rhonda and family
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I new bobby in high school and graduated in his class of 78 and he was our class president .
He was a wonderful person. He will always be remembered.
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband and father.
Margaret Smith(Baldassini)Hanover

Dear Rhonda, Kristi, Kara and Chris,
My deepest sympathy in the passing of your dear husband , father and son. I am in shock! He was such a vital person and cared about everyone he met. I am on vacation in Minnesota and South Dakota and it is hard to explain how you can know a State Rep. and have him as your friend. He was my friend and I will miss his sense of humor, his caring and concern for everyone he knew and worked for. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Jean Peacock

A 24/7 MAN. You will be loved and remembered always.May God Bless You and your Family in this time of sorrow.

Rhonda,
After being with you and Bobby last month
it brought back wonderful memories. I am so sorry for you loss. Bob had a smile that will always be remembered. He will never be forgetten. If you need anything please call. Take care of your girls. You will be in my prayers.

Dear Nyman family: I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was a great guy who was there for everyone. He never missed a moment where he could shake a hand or say hello. He seemed to always be everywhere. Bob will be missed but never forgotten.

To the Nyman Family:

We are so sorry for your loss. The communities of Rockland, Hanover, & Norwell have lost a faithful leader and friend. We will remember Bob for all the good he has done for all of of us. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sadness.

Nyman Family
Bobby was and always will be a great guy . worked with him at Wear Guard . He will be missed. So sorry for your loss

L Shaughnessy ( SRQ FL)

Hi Rhonda and girls. Sorry for your loss of dear BOB, He was at our house many times. He was class of 1978 with our daughter Cindy. God Bless and keep the faith, Love Bob and Carolyn Frattalone and Family.

Bob was a friend to all of the citizens he served, and will be especially missed by those of us who worked with him over the years on community issues. Whenever there was a need, he was always there, and gave of his time and talents to help in any way that he could. He was a great friend of the Rockland Police Department, and always showed up at the graduation ceremonies of our Citizens Police Academies. My wife and I offer our condolences to his wife, children, and family, and to all who will miss him. On behalf of my wife, Kate and I,
--Lt. Richard Craig (Ret.) Rockland Police Department

Dear Rhonda and girls. No words could express the the sorrow in our hearts for all of you at this most difficult time.
One thing for certain is your family will never grieve alone. Bob was and always will be in the hearts of many who will truely feel your loss and pain and will walk beside you as your family's journey of healing begins.
Rhonda you and your family have our most heartfelt sympathy and love.
Respectfully

My sincere condolences to the Nyman family. Bobby was not only a good friend to my sister, Donna (Boyle) Thibodeau, but also to my late mother, Catherine Boyle. Ma spoke often & fondly of "BobbyNyman". She was quite honored when Bobby attended and spoke at her surprise 85th birthday party. But in listening to Bobby speak praises to her, it was clear that HE was the one who was honored to be there for Ma. Thank you for sharing your wonderful husband & father. He accomplished much in his short lifetime. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Karen (Boyle) Murphy
(formerly Of Hanover,MA)

Rhonda, Kristy and Kara....
Words can never express the sadness that we feel when loosing a loved one so unexpectedly. Ours thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family. We first met Bobby when he was in high school. When he ran for school committee my son Scott was proud to be asked to hold a sign for Bobby around the High school. My son was about 9 at the time. After that we became good friends. We moved out of Hanover in 2000 and now live in Weymouth, but always seem to see Bobby here and there and kept track of him at the Sate House. He will be deeply missed by all. If there is anything that we can do please let us know.

Love and Prayers
Sandra and Scott Shaw

Rhonda, Kristy and Kara
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob will forever be in our hearts. He was a wonderful man. God bless you all.
Love Marcia and Lindsey Weaver

Thanks Bob for your service to the towns! A great guy & a great Rep.!

We are so sorry to hear of your loss, our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Bob was truly one of the good guys, and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Marie & Paul Emery Formerly from Rockland...

To Rhonda, Mrs. N., Kristi and Kara we offer our deepest, heartfelt sympathies. We mourn with you as our hearts ache too.

As Hanover Day was getting underway, the unimaginable was reverberating from every corner of town, absolute shock, sadness and disbelief . To say Bob will be missed, is a huge understatement. What a champion! Regardless of your party affiliation we were one in Bob’s eyes. He was the epitome of “community”. Like Hanover’s very own “Waldo”, Bob was everywhere, if not a town meeting, charity event, parade or observance it was a dedication, graduation, or celebration of any kind, of course there you’d find Bob. He was a great role model and one surely difficult to emulate.

He was generous to a fault of his time, effort and energy. He gave every ounce of himself without looking for recognition for all the positives he secured for the betterment of this-his beloved community. The town has suffered an enormous loss, his shoes impossible to fill. Bob was a genuinely kind, caring, special individual who made you feel important, always offering a smile, a hug or hand-shake. The Nyman/Coulstring families have so much to be proud of!
We have lost one of Hanover’s favorite sons.
Rest in Peace, Bob!


The Balch/Storey family

My good friend Rhonda, I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was a great man who did great things.

Rhonda, Kristy, Kara and Chris
I am still in shock and so saddened to hear of Bobby's passing. He will be deeply missed by so many as he touched so many lives. He was the most loving and generous person I ever knew. My family and I will be forever greatful for his support during our time of grief with the death of my nephew Matthew in Iraq. Both you and Bobby will be forver in my heart and prayers. May God bless you all in this difficult time.

Dear Rhonda & daughters,
So deeply sadden by this news, your entire family will be in my thoughts at this time. Wishing you peace,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I am so sorry for your loss. I was a teacher at Children's World Learning when your daughters' went there. I remember what a wonderful person Bob was. He always was so proud of his girls. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dona Reynolds- Mills

Rhonda,Kristy and Kara,
we are deeply sorry for your loss and consider ourselves blessed to have known Bob and you Rhonda. We will never forget that the two of you were among the few people that got to meet our precious Brian before he too was taken to be an angel. I have never met your girls but I know that they must be wonderful kids. They were blessed with wonderful parents. Hold onto one another at this very difficult time. Know that he is smiling down on each and every one of you.

May God Bless You Rhonda and your family. Bob was truly a wonderful man. With my sincere sympathy
Debbie Buchanan

"Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."
Our Irish hearts and prayers are with the Nyman family during this most difficult time.
The South Boston Irish American Society

My deepest condolences in the loss of this kind, compassionate
man. I remember attending a rally on Addiction Recovery Day at
the State House. Rep. Nyman was so kind to meet with me and
share his experience with a friend battling Oxycontin addiction after
a back operation. My son is a recovering heroin addict and one of
many in the South Shore area afflicted with this curse. Rep. Nyman
vowed to support the recovery programs in the state and I was very
moved by his sincerity.
Ann Smalley
Rockland, MA

Words can not express my sorrow at this time. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Bob will be missed for he truly cared about people and made a difference in people's lives. Many people are better for having known him and I count myself as one of them..

SUCH A SHOCK, I WAS JUST TALKING WITH HIM NOT THAT LONG AGO. HE WAS A GREAT MAN AND HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. GOD BLESS HIM AND MAY HIS FAMILY FIND PEACE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU . LIZ MONTGOMERY-MAHER

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Although I just met Bob and you a few weeks ago at my own fathers funeral I could see the kindness that he and your family possess. I am truly heartbroken for what you guys are going through and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Rhonda, Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your most tragic loss. I can't even imagine your heartache. It's pretty clear to see what type of man the boy grew up to be. The last time I saw him was at my fathers' wake. He knew my parents. He took the time out of his busy schedule to come by and offer his condolences in person. He too was also lucky...to have your and his precious daughters. The community will miss him. I will miss him.
Sincerely,

i was a neighbor of bobbys for twenty years.if he could help you in any he would like summer jobs for my children .he did not ask for any thing in return, he just liked to help others any way he could. in tribute to him, with his help in funding of our new high school,why not name the school or the new football field after him as a lasting memory to him .bob you will be missed dearly mark&kate zbinden (hanover)

Bob will be missed by his family and friends in Hanover. I (Judy) had the pleasure of working at Town Hall when Bob was a Selectman. He was helpful to us in many ways. If Ken & I had need to visit McDonald's Funeral Homes in Weymouth, Bob was there to speak with us and always asked about our families. But then he was often sought out to MC (for his humor) special occasions.
We will remember Bob fondly and with respect. We hold you all in our prayers.
Ken & Judy Paulin Hanover, PA (formerly Hanover, MA)

I was an intern for Rep. Nyman the first two summers of his tenure in the State House. Although I'd had other internships, I learned more working for him than anywhere before, mostly from his example. He truly cared about his constituents, and I could see the compassion in his eyes when he talked about helping someone. He was one of the most thoughtful, kind politicians I've ever met, and many of the lessons I learned from him still serve me today. For him, all politics were local, and he treated everyone equally and with respect. I also remember how his eyes would light up when he talked about his wife and daughters. I have been praying for the family, and offer my sincere condolences.

May God Bless you and your family with deepest sympathy,Cheryl Petrucci ,Fornaro (Hanover,Ma)

Pat and I are very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. We have become good friends with your brothers Rob and Ron their familys and have know your parents for many years.
Having a husband who has done so much for so many is such a blessing. He will be missed by many.
Let the wonderful and happy times you experienced with him and the kids fill you heart with Love for the rest of time. Let God's Love comfort you sorrow.
Always know that God has a bigger plan for Bob. When the time comes you will be reunited again for an eternal life together.
Our prayers, thoughts and Love are with you and your family through this difficult and sad time.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dear Nyman family, My deepest sympathy to all of you. Bob was one of a kind, I first met bob at Mt. Ida College and later had the oppurtunity to work with at the McDonald Funeral Homes as well as other funeral homes. He had such a great sense of humor and always was professional. He will deeply be missed. God bless you all.
John J. Dunderdale IV

Rhonda my thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathies go out to you and your girls as well as the whole Nyman family.

Kellie Donovan SBIAS

He was a warm, kind man. May he rest in peace.

"May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand."
- Irish Blessing

God Bless Bobby and his family. My heart is heavy with sadness. He was the best of the best and he will be missed dearly.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

I know how happy my aunt was when, on Mother's Day, she'd recieve a beautiful, lavender plant from Mr. Nyman and his daughters. I was with her a couple of years when she recieved them; it made a lot of difference to her. Thank you!

Thank you Bob! Appreciate and Grateful to you for all you did! A man of true integrity and genuine kindness. Another Angel for us to pray too. Rhonda, Kara and Kristie in our thoughts and prayers and we were real proud to have your husband and Dad as a Rep for us. So sorry for your sudden loss! RIP Bob. Clare Freeman

To Chris, Rhonda, Kristy, and Kara,
In our eyes this bible verse truly portrays your Son, Husband,and Dad. Book of Job; Chapter 29
"I rescued the poor who cried for help and the fatherless who had none to assist him...I made the widows heart sing...I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame... I was a father to the needy...I took up the case of the stranger... I broke the fangs of the wicked and snatched the victims from their teeth."
Always in our prayers forever in our hearts God bless you all. Love Mary and Bill Carven and family.

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Nyman. I had the opportunity to meet him when I worked at Abington Savings Bank and thought he was a great guy. We also looked forward to seeing him march in the Annual Abington St. Patrick's Day Parade. Mr. Nyman will truly be missed and we will say a prayer for his family at this time of loss. Love, The Doherty Family

Thank you Bob! Forever grateful for your kindness. Your good deeds to all of us did not go unnoticed and I know you were a good servant to the Lord so you are at peace now with Jesus. May you intercede for us and answer many of our prayers. RIP Bob! Thank you! God Bless your Beautiful wife and your wonderful 2 daughters may their sorrow be brief and the healing process be fast for them all! God Bless Clare Freeman

I am so deeply sadden to hear of the sudden death of your loved one.I have Bob on several occassions at fund rasiers.I am sure that he is up in heaven,helping others as he has done here on earth.I also know Kathy Jewers and her children.I am so so sorry about your brother...God Bless Pat Marsters(Brogan) Pembroke

We were in the emergency room and witnessed a large group there for someone important in their life. We arrived just as a priest scurried in and we noticed the Hanover police car stayed from nine to two when we were discharged. We knew it was very serious and we said prayers hoping it was serious yet not fatal. We thought to ourselves that the police may have been there for a statement or perhaps it may have been a car accident and the person being treated may have also been facing some legal charges; we just never imagined a tragedy like this. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. From all I've read; he was wonderful and left his beautiful family. I wanted to let you know that although we never spoke; people feel your pain and cared. I do hope that the many people Bob shared his life with will still be supportive to all of you and may his girls always know he was their dad and all that meant to them. May you find peace to fullfill your own lives the way he lived his to the fullest, collecting freindships. May you continue to have many blessings in your lives, knowing he is forever living in your hearts.

Dear Rhonda, and girls. Our deepest sympathy to you , chris, and all the Nyman family.He was a good friend. We will miss him dearly. All our love, John and Mary Wolongevicz

Bob you will always hold a special place in the Atturio Family of Hanover. Your kindness and friendship during our daughter Jenna Atturio's illnes and death in 2005, will stay with our faimly. God bless Rhonda and your daughters, Bye my friend.

There weren't enough hours in the day for all the work he did to help others. My condolences to Bob and his family. God Bless you all.

I was in Jr. High with Bobby and moved away a long time ago. I recently re-connected with Liz MacDonald Mahoney who just informed me of his passing - my deepest sympathy to his family. I think Bobby beat me in the 7th or 8th grade election for class president and I knew the better candidate had won. He was a great guy then and sounds like he got even better and more successful in his adult life. I wish I had re-connected with him too.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Rhonda, Kristina, and Kara. Your husband and dad was a tremendous force in our Hanover community. I admired how Bob would casually arrive on a sports field, our schools, community events, etc. and show his enthusiasm for whatever was happening. May God Bless You all with strength and courage to meet the days ahead. Respectfully, Dianne and Larry Stearns and Family.

I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to the Nyman family. I recently had the privilege to sit with Representative Nyman at Hanover High School's scholarship presentations. I will forever cherish the memories of the influential words he had offered throughout the morning. Mr. Nyman had a profound effect on the lives of many, including my large circle of friends from Hanover. I want to reiterate how grateful we are to Mr. Nyman's family for supporting his selfless acts of kindness and his dedication to improving the lives of others. May we forever honor his name.

Bob intervened on behalf of a family member of mine in serious jeopardy. He got her the break she needed. I'm eternally grateful.

To Rhonda, Kristy, and Kara,

I just don't have the words to express how truly sorry I am at the passing of Bobby. I'm sure my Dad is with him, guiding his way! If there is anything you need, please let me know! I am deeply sorry for your loss!!!

All our love and prayers,

Sandi, Matthew, Jonathan, & Jeffrey

I can not begin to Thank Bob for all the Support he gave to Friendship Home and how he supported our special needs at the State House..................my prayers are with the family.......

THANK YOU ,
Debbie Mastro
Program Director
Friendship Home,INc

Dearest Rhonda, Kristy & Kara:
I am so sorry to hear about Bob. He was a great guy. Remember all the good times you had together. I know I will remember the fun times we had whenever I think of him.
You are in my thoughts & prayers during this most difficult of times.
Sincerely,
Kathy & Ken Westberg
Formerly of Rockland

You will be missed Bobby. We will love and miss you forever. Our deepest sympathy to Rhonda and his daughters and the rest of the family. God Bless....

Our thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathies to Rhonda her girls and the whole Nyman family. He was a special man.
The Carley Family

To a true friend, who help our town and who always gave his best. I will miss all our monents together at Eagles or Harmon. You will be greatly missed. My sympathy to Rhonda, Kristina, and Kara you have more friends than you will ever know.
Jay Simpson - Rockland

I only had the opportunity to meet Bob a couple of times, but each time you could see the authenticity in his face and feel the commitment in his handshake. He will be sorely missed by a community that appreciated his representation, friends and neighbors that enjoyed his generosity, and surely a family that loved him very much.

With much sadness,
John & Lisa Lamoureux

Nyman Family: I am sure you will remember what a decent and caring man Bob was. I know we will. Bob put many a smile on my face and I smile with a tear as I remember a friend. Pat Barnes and family.

We always respected Bob and his tireless efforts to help others,even as a high-schooler...two of our sons went to Hanover High with Bob...God bless...Mary and Paul Maxwell

My deepest sympathy to the Nyman Family.Bob was so good to my mother and father and I will never forget that.

To Rhonda, Kristina,and Kara, Bob was a great person and a fun loving guy. We enjoyed all the moments we shared with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. love, Jet & Nanci Taylor

Rohnda and family, Please accept my sincere sympathies. I am proud to say Bob was a friend.You could count on him at any time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Rhonda and the Nyman Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bob will be sadly missed.

to the Nyman Family.. our thoughts and prayers to all of you through this tough time. Always remember the good times and hold those memories close to you. Bob did so much for the people of Hanover .. from the young to the old. He will always be fondly remembered.
The Powers/Blackley Family, Hanover, MA

To the Nyman Family,
We were saddened to hear of Bobby's passing. His great smile brought sunshine to a cloudy day.....He will be truly missed. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Ann Goslin and Bill Malaguti

To Mrs. Nyman, Kristina and Kara--

Our prayers are with you and your family. Bob was a wonderful man who will never be forgotten. We are sending your our deepest condolences.

The Ashley Family (Whitman, MA)

My sympathy to the Nyman family. Bob has always been a wonderful friend to my family and holds a special place in my heart for delivering a wonderful eulogy to my mother at her funeral. Although that day, I missed much of what he said due to my own grief, he was thoughtful enough to send his speech to me....and I have been able to take comfort in his words ever since. He will be missed.
Sarah (Culhane) Orlandella

To the entire Nyman family,

Bobby was a great person. I have many memories from through out my life of times I have run into at various events. Please know that everyone is mourning with you and that you are not alone in this.

I went to school with Bobby Nyman since Grammar school through High School. As, far back as I can remember he wanted to serve the people. He became our class president in 6th grade and continued through until our graduation in 1978. I respected Bob for dedication to the people he served and am proud that he continued to serve the people throughtout his life. I am saddened by the loss and my condolences to the Nyman/Coulstring families.

Uncle Bob, we will always miss you and the way you made us laugh. Wish we had just a little more time to spend with you. Auntie Rhonda, Kristy and Kara, You have so many friends and family who love you all so much and are here for you always.

Bobby was such a great person in so many ways...he had a wonderful way of making you feel special when you were in his presence. He could work a room and never miss a beat. I had the fortitude to see Bobby on June 6,2010 at my sisters home Hannah Coffey where he came over as a special favor to congratulate my niece Sarah Coffey on her graduation from Hanover High School and also did a great unexpected tribute to my father the late Dr. Donald Coffey which brought me to tears. He then went into an award ceremony for local vets home from the war....as always Bobby made everyone in the room stand at attention as we all sang the Pledge of Allegiance...it was awesome and so was Bobby ...

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nyman Family. It is a great loss to our towns. We thank him for always taking the time to remember us at Mother's Day with the violet plants. That was special.
May we all do one kind deed in his memory.
A Rockland constituent

Bobby was one of the most genuine people I have ever known. When he shook your hand and looked you in the eye and asked you how your parents were doing, how your siblings were doing, how your children were doing, it wasn’t a formality. He listened intently to your response. He had a genuine care and concern and interest in all people and their well being. Being in public life, he had an obligation to be present at many events and gatherings, but nothing was ever an obligation to Bob. He was always there first as a person and as a friend who truly wanted to lend his support. Bob had a great rapor with everyone. From toddlers to the elderly, he would sincerely engage all in honest conversation. He helped so many people in so many ways over the years. This is such a great loss to the community. May his heartfelt deeds and kind spirit live on in the rest of us who were blessed to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rhonda, Kristina, and Kara. Bob’s love lives on in you, in your hearts, in your minds, and in your souls. May God bless you and bring you some peace and comfort.
Sincerely,
Rick Laubenstein & Family, Hanover, MA

As a Public Servant Bob was committed. As a man Bob was honorable, kind and compassionate. As a life-long friend to this family, Bob is irreplaceable. Our love and prayers are with their whole family.

So sorry to hear the news. I have fond memories of being on Student Council with Bobby in Junior High. His political career began early! He was a caring, thoughtful guy and a friend to everyone in High School . I have followed his political career and was always so proud of how he represented Hanover. My sympathies to his family.

Liz (MacDonald) Mahoney (Marlborough, MA)

To Rhonda, Kristy, Kara, Christine and the extended Nyman family:
Our deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of a truly great man. He will be missed by many, but none more than you.
Bob recently attended Sarah's graduation party to affirm Hanover Honoring Hero's and present a homecoming citation to Danny Rockett, just home from Iraq. His words of encouragement for Sarah, and honor for Danny were from the heart. As were his words of praise in remembering my late father, Dr. Coffey.
Bob touched many lives and I will always remember, with gratitude, the way he touched the lives of the Coffey family.