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Robert Degnan Obituary
Mr. Degnan was a sales manager for Precision Metal Products, formerly of Stoneham, Mass., and later of Peabody, Mass., retiring in 1981 after 30 years of service. After his retirement he founded R.A.D. Associates as a manufacturer representative for metal products.
The widower of Mary Louise (White) Degnan, who died in February 2007, he is survived by two sons and their wives, Peter J. Degnan and Annette Hanson of Exeter, and Paul E. and Laurie Degnan of Charlton, Mass.; three daughters and their husbands, Patricia M. and Robert Weathersby of Rye, Mary E. and Stephen Coyle of Newburyport, Mass., and Nancy E. and Jeffery Vervoort of Spencer, Mass.; six grandchildren; a brother, John "Jack" Degnan, of Melrose, Mass.; a sister, Mary Surette, and her husband, Gerald, of Richmond, Va.; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was predeceased by one brother, Joseph Degnan.
WE REMEMBER: He was born on May 30, 1930, in Lawrence, Mass., the son of the late Joseph P. and Ramona A. (Krauss) Degnan. He was raised in Malden, Mass., and resided in Melrose for 32 years before moving to Rye in 1996.
He was a graduate of Malden High School and received his bachelor's degree from Northeastern University.
He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and served with the Marine Corps Reserves.
He was a communicant of St. Theresa Church, Rye Beach, and a member of the Men's Club of the church. He was a former communicant of St. Mary's Church in Melrose, a former member of the Appalachian Mountain Club, and in his earlier years enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was a volunteer for AARP, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army soup kitchen, and offered his time driving the elderly to appointments.
He enjoyed tennis, refinishing furniture and collecting antiques.
SERVICES: Visiting hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday in St. Theresa Church, 815 Central Road, Rye Beach. Burial will follow in Central Cemetery, Rye. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rockingham Nutrition Program, Meals on Wheels, 106 North Road, Brentwood, NH 03833. Visit www.RemickGendron.com.
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Mary-Margaret [Thomas] Keaney
August 3, 2008
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your father. He was such a gentle man. We often spoke when he dropped into Coolidge or Lincoln to speak with your mother. They were both wonderful people. I will remember them both in my prayers.
Jim and Elaine Hodgkins
August 3, 2008
We remember your dad fondly having met him with your mother at some of the events at Lincoln School.We extend our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Jim and Elaine [Elton] Hodgkins
Bob & Cole Stanley
July 30, 2008
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your dad, our prayers go out to you and your family.
stephan russell
July 29, 2008
To the Degnans:
We'd like to express our deepest sympathies for your family's loss.
howard wagner
July 29, 2008
I was sad to learn of the passing of your dad. I worked in the same industry and knew him for 40 plus years. He was one of the nicest guys I ever met and a good friend.
We broke bread many times over the years and had some good laughs together. My prayers and thoughts are with him and his family during this difficult time. God bless!
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