Robert J. Voorhis

Robert J. Voorhis obituary

Robert J. Voorhis

Robert Voorhis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Daniel T Morrill Funeral Home - Southbridge on Aug. 19, 2025.
Dudley: Robert J. Voorhis, 55, of Oxford Ave., passed away on August 17th at UMass Memorial-Harrington, after a brief illness.

He leaves his daughters, Olivia Mayette of Manchester, CT and Kylie Voorhis of Manchester; his sister, Lisa Collins and her husband Jeff of Webster; his aunt, Pat Lawrie of Charlton; Nieces, Amanda Collins and Lauryn Collins of Webster and godson DJ Mayette.

Robert was predeceased by his grandmother Yvonne Fontaine and former father-in-law Donald R. Mayette.

Robert was born in Webster, the son of Robert J. and Theresa (LaPlante) Voorhis.

Robert took great pride in raising his two daughters, they were the love of his life. They defined who he was as a person. He enjoyed coaching his daughter Kylie's softball team. He loved visiting the beach with them.

He was a dedicated Patriots fan. He liked to listen to 80's hairbands, play video games in his spare time and watch the WWE.

He was a faithful member of St. Joseph's Church.

A Funeral Mass for Robert will be held on Tuesday, August 26th, at 11:00am in St. Joseph's Church, 10 H Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton. A calling hour will take place Tuesday, August 26th at 10am, prior to the Mass. Burial will be private.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.

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COREY VARNUM

August 26, 2025

RIP Bob. You were not just my boss, you were my friend. You will be missed.

Clarissa peltier

August 21, 2025

So sorry for your loss RIP Bob

Patricia Fredrich

August 20, 2025

Bob, I colored my hair again.

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