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Robert Byers Obituary
Loving Husband, Father and Papa
TEWKSBURY -- Robert F. Byers, age 74, a resident of Tewksbury for 49 years, passed away from an apparent heart attack, at the Norwood Hospital on Saturday, December 7, 2013, after witnessing the victory of the Tewksbury Redmen Football Team in the Eastern Massachusetts High School Football Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.
He was the beloved husband of Lorraine E. (Marks) Byers, with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage.
Born in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania on February 13, 1939, he was the son of the late Byron D. Byers and the late Myrtle (Hunter) Byers.
Mr. Byers was raised in Penn Hills, PA and graduated from Penn Hills High School.
In 1956, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Iowa.
Prior to his retirement, he worked as a driver for several transportation and trucking companies.
Mr. Byers was a 47 year member of the Tewksbury-Wilmington Elks Lodge # 2070.
He was an avid sports fan and particularly enjoyed following the Pittsburgh Steelers and local high school football. In addition, he enjoyed pitching horseshoes, walking, traveling on cruises with his wife, and the annual family vacation to Hampton Beach.
Besides his beloved wife, he is survived by five children, Cheryl Conley and her husband Ed of Billerica, Sandra Tibbetts and her husband Richard of Tewksbury, Maureen Testa and her husband Jeffrey of Pepperell, Bob Byers and his wife Laura of Windham, NH and Jill Zaher and her husband Ken of Chelmsford; one sister, Diana Linder of New Jersey; one brother, Dave Byers of Georgia; 17 grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Byers was the brother of the late Vivian, Ethel, Grace and Vernon.
BYERS -- Robert F. Calling hours will be Thursday, Dec. 12, from 4-8 p.m., at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. His funeral will be held Friday, Dec. 13, at 9 a.m. from the funeral home, followed by his Funeral Service at 10 a.m. at the Tewksbury United Methodist Church, 2335 Main St., Rte. 38, Tewksbury. Interment at Tewksbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of America, www.hdsa.org, 505 Eighth Ave., # 902, New York, NY 10018. www.farmeranddee.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Byers
December 13, 2013
We are sorry for your loss tough guy. We were in Maine so we missed his wake and funeral.
December 13, 2013
Bob was a real gentleman, and i enjoyed playing horseshoes with him for many years. J. DePalma Chelmsford Elks.
December 12, 2013
We had a lot of fun Saturday nights at your house
Nancy & Tony
Ronda Davis
December 12, 2013
Praying that comfort is found in knowing that a guardian angel now watches over you.
R.I.P. Uncle Bob until we meet again.
December 11, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Judith Mays
December 11, 2013
my love and sympathy to the whole Byers family for your loss..Stay strong for each other...and cherish the memories..
Heather Kelly
December 11, 2013
Maureen & Family,
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
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