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Robert Darrah Obituary
WEST BOYLSTON - Robert N. Darrah, 83, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015 at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center. He was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Theresa M. (Baniukiewicz) Darrah in 2000. He is survived by four children; Robert C. Darrah of Spencer, John M. Darrah of Boylston, Karen M. Whitten of Orlando, FL and Patricia S. Gill of Cape Coral, FL; and two grandchildren, Rebecca A. and Christopher P. Gill.
He was born in Melrose, MA son of Carl G. and Agnes V. (Nelson) Darrah, and graduated from Central High School in Manchester, NH, where he was raised. Robert was a proud Army veteran of the Korean War. He served in the 25th Infantry Division 27th Regimen Wolf Hound and received many medals, including the Purple Heart. He worked as maintenance supervisor in several area nursing homes until retirement, and prior to that Robert worked for the former General Medical Supply Company for 25 years.
Visiting hours for Robert will be held on Thursday, March 5th from 5-7 pm at FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 1 West Boylston Street, W. Boylston. Burial will be on Friday, March 6 at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon.
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Michael Furman
March 5, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 4, 2015
Rest in peace and know that you are loved.
March 4, 2015
John & Family
Mother Alice and I (John) send our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and the family. There is no good time to have anything happen and the loss of a loved one is one of the worst times ever. We are sure that he is now in heaven and at peace, looking down on those he loves. Always remember that no one who has passed away is truly gone as long as we hold them in our hearts and in our thoughts.
You and the family is in our thoughts and prayers at this tough time.
Paul & Donna Brothers
March 4, 2015
John and family,
We are deeply sorry for the loss of such a wonderful and caring man. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Our fondest memory will always be hearing him say "Hi, Paul-guy!" Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all and we hope you will always cherish the loving memories you have of him.
Mike Sampson
March 4, 2015
Very sorry for your loss John. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family
Mike Sampson
March 4, 2015
Very sorry for your loss John. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
March 3, 2015
a lifelong friend I will miss bob at bridge games jim flagg
patricia inzerillo
March 3, 2015
Bob was a very gentle, nice person when I worked with him.
D Chomes
March 3, 2015
Bob was a perfect co-worker.
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