Robert Arnold Wheaton

1938 - 2017

Robert Arnold Wheaton obituary, 1938-2017, The Villages, FL

Robert Arnold Wheaton

1938 - 2017

BORN

1938

DIED

2017

Robert Wheaton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 22, 2017.
Robert "Bob" A. Wheaton, of 79yrs, peacefully passed into The Lords hands on May 20th, he was born on Swan's Island, ME and moved to Boston, MA, after his marriage, where he owned and operated a very successful business for over 50 years. He moved to The Villages from Plymouth MA in 2012. Bob enjoyed golfing, he was an avid Patriots and Red Rox fan and liked to read and do crossword puzzles. He is survived by his wife Barbara of 57 yrs and father of four children, Jeffrey Wheaton Freeman, of Sutton, MA, Deborah Wheaton Beneduci, Robert Wheaton and Kevin Wheaton all from Plymouth, MA. One grandchild Emily Wheaton, who is currently serving with the Peace Corps. He is predeceased by his parents Georgia A. and Burton E. Wheaton, his three brothers, John, Nelson, Burton Wheaton and two sisters Ethel Wheaton Staples, and Annie Wheaton. He will be sadly missed by his family, and many friends. A memorial service is being planned and burial will be private by the family. Donations can be made in his name to the Cornerstone Hospice "of The Villages".

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