Robert Clayton Preble

Robert Clayton Preble

Robert Preble Obituary

Published by CLOSED-Dennis Sweeney Funeral Home - Quincy on Dec. 4, 2019.
Robert was born on May 11, 1933 and passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019. At the outset of the Korean Conflict, Bob joined the United States Air Force and served in the Azores Islands with the Air Police. A funeral service will be celebrated in the funeral home chapel at 10:00AM on Saturday, December 7th. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made in his name to: Puppies Behind Bars 263 West 38th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018 or at www.puppiesbehindbars.com Use the search form at the bottom of the page to view past services.

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April 16, 2021

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December 7, 2019

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December 5, 2019

Mike Casey(former Ma resident) posted to the memorial.

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Laurie White

April 16, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss. My name is Laurie White. My mom Nina Vara was Bobby's cousin. Her mom was Alice Preble Vara. I tried finding some of her cousins a couple of years ago. My mom was always fond of Bobby and his mom, her Aunt Jeanette. Please accept my sincerest condolences on tbe loss of your loved one

Larry Ryan

December 7, 2019

Good Houghs Necker! I had Bob as a scout leader!

Mike Casey(former Ma resident)

December 5, 2019

Mr. Preble,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USAF as an AP during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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