Robert A. Keigwin

Shrewsbury - ‘Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail shall keep the postmen from their appointed rounds’ and for years Bob Keigwin was the dependable and friendly face throughout the neighborhoods of his native 01532…Northborough.

While retired for many years the day on which he died, Saturday, April 12, 2025, brought several inches of somewhat unwelcomed snow on a Spring Day but Bob would know the postal service wasn’t exempt from work this day…life and death goes on.

Bob died in the comfort and company of his family at UMASS Medical Center after a short period of failing health. He was 85.

Robert A. Keigwin was born August 26, 1939, in Marlborough a son of the late Wesley and Mildred (Philipo) Keigwin. Bob and his two brothers, Jack and Richard, were soon separated when their mother passed and spent time in Church orphanage homes while quite young. Thanks to a caring Aunt ‘Flo’ the family was later reunited.

Raised in Northborough he graduated from then Northborough High School where he was a standout athlete in basketball and baseball. He met Worcester native, Marilyn M. ‘Minca’ Arnold, while bowling at Sawyer’s Bowladrome in Northborough and they later married. Residents of Northborough and later Boylston they lived many years in Shrewsbury while enjoying winters in Port Orange, Florida for over 40 years. 

Bob worked as letter carrier for the USPS in Northborough for over 30 years and retirement from the postal service afforded him part-time work at Highfields Golf Course in Grafton. He enjoyed his work which included a myriad of positions from starter, cart manager and ranger and was also able to enjoy countless rounds of golf with friends.

And at the beginning and end of each day what mattered most to Bob was his family. Throughout his life he remained devoted to those whom he loved and adored throughout the generations of his blessings. 

In addition to his wife, ‘Minca’, he leaves his children, Richard F. Wamback (Donna) of Onset, Kerry A. Martineau (Donald) of Oxford, Nancee M. Sorensen (Gary Magowan Sr.) and Aileen L. Keigwin (Eileen Harrigan), all of Shrewsbury; his grandchildren, Allison O’Neil (Brian), Stephanie Wamback, Nathan Sorensen (Heather), Justin Sorensen (Kristen Oliveri), Christopher Wamback, Maddison, Jamison and Harrison Keigwin; his great-grandchildren, Angelo, Donela, Natalie, Killian, Brynn, Kyler, Katie and Ryan; his brother Richard Keigwin of Marlborough and the late Henry John ‘Jack’ Keigwin; also survived by nieces and nephews.

Bob’s family will gather privately to celebrate his life.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements by James + John Heald of The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street, Waltham.