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Bob was born on August 23, 1948 in Dorchester and was a graduate of Bridgewater State University, Class of 1970. He grew up in Avon and went on to teach for 35 years in his hometown contributing as an educator in many capacities over his time there but as a history buff his specialty was teaching United States History. Bob enjoyed coaching Little League baseball, basketball and football. He was a mentor to many. Bob most enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Bob was known for his wicked sense of humor, anecdotes and entertaining his family with funny song parodies and rhymes. He was an amazing storyteller. There was nothing he would not do for those he cared about and was always there to lend a helping hand in any way needed.
Loving and devoted caregiver, partner and husband of 52 years to Deborah (Pickett) Henderson. Devoted father of Melissa Henderson Scherer and her husband Richard of Hopkinton, Michael Henderson of Foxborough and Robert Henderson and his life partner Cassandra of Wrentham. Beloved grandfather of Sammy Scherer, Aiden Henderson, Tyler Scherer and Andrew Henderson. Brother of Barbara Henderson of Foxborough.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend calling hours on Tuesday, March 25 from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, 30 South Street, Foxborough. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 26 at 10 AM at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Rock Hill Cemetery. To send an on-line condolence please visit the funeral home web site at www.robertsandsonsfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert's memory may be made to Shriner's Children's Hospital at www.donate.lovetotherescue.org. or the Wounded Warrior Project at www.support.woundedwarriorproject.org.
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Steve Gaul
March 22, 2025
Sincere condolences to Mr. Henderson's family. He had a way of showing us in high school how to make sense of the world and he did it with a smile. I always remember him standing int he hallway in between classes singing a line from The Who song Baba-O'Riley..."teenage wasteland..". Classic. Great guy, wonderful educator.
Cheryl Oliveira
March 19, 2025
The world lost a good one. An absolutely gem of a man and easy to say one of the best teachers I had while in Avon. I originally studied History with the hope of being just like him! He made learning enjoyable, he laughed, everyone had a nickname and that booming voice could be heard through the halls. Students trusted him and felt safe to share things and he always gave great advice. To the Henderson family my thoughts are with you as you mourn this huge loss.
Annmarie Perkins
March 18, 2025
Mr. Henderson was an amazing teacher at Avon high school, his humor always made the students smile, My boyfriend bought his childhood home in Avon a few years ago and we love to see his name and his sister's name written on the stairs in the basement, I'm sure they had many wonderful memories here. He left a great legacy to the thousands of students he taught, sending prayers to his family at this difficult time
Jane (Wolk) LeBlanc and Alan LeBlanc
March 18, 2025
Dear Family of Bob Henderson...I am so very sorry for your loss. "Mr. Henderson" as we knew him, was a favorite teacher to me, my husband, and so many others in Avon. He was everything one would want in a teacher- kind, funny, passionate about his subject - so his class was always interesting, and best of all he was respectful of all of his students and commanded respect in return. He could be tough- but he was also such a softie as well. We are so happy to know he had a beautiful life with his wife, children, and best of all -grandchildren! They must have adored him. As you work through your loss, please know that hundreds, possibly thousands of his former students will always remember him with gratitude and an appreciative smile.
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Bill Currie
March 18, 2025
Condolences Henderson family from one of the many of his students he definitely left an impact with. Definitely one of the funniest guys to be around and one of the best teachers anyone could ever have. Some of the best memories at Avon High School were with this man. -
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