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Robert Daviau Obituary
WEBSTER - Robert O. Daviau, age 81, died peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2014. His Wife, Dorothy passed away in 2011. Robert lived in Webster all his life. He is the son of Leo and Cecile (Latour) Daviau. Robert had three brothers Earl Daviau who passed in 2008 and Raymond Daviau who passed in 1966. Emile (Sonny) Daviau of Webster and his Sister Eileen Foisy of Oxford are still living.
Robert had four children, Sharon Labay and her husband Bruce from Oxford, Donna Kokoszka and her husband George from Webster, Diane Joiner and her husband Stephen from Taunton, and Mary Below and her husband Shawn from Danielson CT. Robert also leaves 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Robert and his wife shared their lives providing a safe home environment for over 100 Foster Children for over 30+ years.
Robert worked at Sandlerette Footwear and retired from Cranston Print Works in 1995. He was an Airman First Class in the Air Force serving in the Korean War.
He was an avid candlepin bowler playing in many weekly leagues including the Pro-travel league representing Mohegan-Bowl-A-Drome. Robert was also a member of Nichols Golf Course for 25+ years. He loved Nascar racing and was an active New England sports fan throughout his life. In his teenage days, he was part of the Webster Universal Fife & Drum Corps and played basketball, baseball and football throughout his youth.
Calling hours are Friday, December 12, from 9-10:00 am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main St., with a Mass to follow at 10 AM . Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Rte. 12. Webster-Dudley Veterans Council will provide full military honors. In lieu of flowers, you can make donations to St. Anne School, PO Box 818, Webster, MA 01570. Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, 33 Schofield Ave. Dudley is directing arrangments wwwbartelfuneralhome.com
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December 11, 2014
To Mary and Family, Sorry for your loss. Keep taking one breathe after another and remember he will forever be in your heart.. Love, Martha and Brandie Schimmelpfennig
Cathy Esposito
December 11, 2014
To Sharon, Donna and the entire family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I remember your dad from many years ago and for his patience with many loud little girl scouts camping in the yard and traipsing through the house. :-)
Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathy Esposito
Dr. Timothy Hoffman
December 10, 2014
Thank you for serving our country. May your family find comfort in their faith and may you Rest in Peace.
Sandra Daniels
December 9, 2014
My condolences to the family of Robert. When I was a foster child that lived in his home, he was a caring and gentle man, but a quiet man.
wendy titchen (hryzan)
December 9, 2014
My condolences to Mrs K & her family and also to my Uncle Sonny Daviau & his family and also to the rest of his family. May he rest easy!!
Wanda Therrien
December 9, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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