Robert W. George

Robert W. George, 90, passed away at Liberty Commons of Alamance County Rehabilitation Center in Burlington, NC on February 15, 2025. Born October 9, 1934, in Braintree, Massachusetts, Bob grew up as one of six children to the late Sterling W. George and Gertrude Snow George. He grew up in Braintree, attending Braintree High School. He met his wife in 1956 at a bowling banquet sponsored by Boston Gear Works, he attended the banquet with his sister Marion. Little did he know that night he would meet his future wife. 

Bob graduated from Northeastern University with an associate degree in engineering. Bob entered the workforce as an engineer. He spent the majority of his career working in the manufacturing field of bottle caps and closures. His job took him all over the country. With a career spanning 50 years and 7 states, he made invaluable contributions to his field, earning respect and admiration from colleagues and peers alike. 

He had a passion for wood working, a skill he learned later in life, turning segmented bowls. He would go on to gift his grandchildren bowls for wedding centerpieces and other special occasions. This became a physical reminder of Bob’s love for his family and his creativity. He loved working in his workshop and teaching classes to others. He was affectionately known as Bob the Builder by his family and friends. 

He was a devoted husband, happily married for 62 years to the late Mary S. George. He is lovingly remembered by his children, Debbie May (Ed Sherk) of Elgin, IL; Susan George of Claremont, NH; Irene Baker (Tim) of Aurora, IL; Maureen Cesari (Joe) of Raleigh, NC; and Harold George (Brenda Zollitsch) of Portland, ME and the late R. Michael George. He is also survived by his 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bob was predeceased by his siblings: Walter George (Ann), Jean Wilson (Vinnie), J. Irving George (Dorothy), Marion Bolleson (Ed), and Norma Koeppel (Rudy).

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during visiting hours on Friday 2/28/2025 from 9-11 AM at Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., Quincy, MA. Funeral service will be celebrated on Friday 2/28/2025 at 11 AM at Keohane Funeral Home, Quincy, MA. Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Guide Dogs for the Blind, P.O. Box 151200, San Rafael, CA 94915 (guidedogs.com). Bob and Mary worked with this organization to raise their own guide dog Roger. Roger was Bob’s faithful companion for many, many years.

Bob was a gifted storyteller, and he truly loved to do it. He would capture the attention of family, friends and all who were lucky enough to hear him weave his tales. Some were true and some were a little less than, but the best story tellers never let small details like the truth get in the way of delivering a good story. Story telling provides connection, understanding, and empathy between family and friends. We encourage everyone to find time to share a story with those you love. That is what Bob would wish for you.