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WEST BOYLSTON - Robert A. Monk Sr. passed away Saturday January 9, 2021 at Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester after a long struggle with frontotemporal dementia, as well as pneumonia and covid-19.
Originally from Texas, Bob relocated to Massachusetts when he was stationed at Fort Deven's in the Army. After finishing his tour, he stayed in Massachusetts to start a family and remained a long-time resident of West Boylston.
Bob is a graduate of Clark University, and spent many years in the wholesale paper products industry, retiring from Bunzl Corporation in the 1980s. Afterwards, he spent his time volunteering for the town of West Boylston, and high school athletics, as well as coaching West Boylston High School golf for several years.
Bob leaves behind his wife, Patricia Monk of Worcester, and a son Robert A. Monk Jr. and his wife Carrie of Fitchburg. He also leaves behind eight brothers and sisters, Arthur Monk and his wife Kathy from Spearman, TX, Martha Manasco and her husband Brice from Stinnett. TX, Verna Herndon from Plano, TX, Joe (KV) Monk and his wife Barbera from Gardendale, TX, Paul Monk from Weatherford, TX, Roy Monk and his wife Vanessa from Graham, TX, Rosetta Barrera and her partner Ernie Sandoval from Spearman, TX and Bill Monk from Cibolo, TX and many nephews and nieces..
Bob was an avid fisherman his favorite being his trips to Lake Ontario, and an avid golfer, his favorite being Wachusett Country Club in West Boylston.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Bob's life will be held at a later date when conditions are safer for family and friends to gather. Arrangements are in the care of Fay Brothers Life Celebration Home, 1 West Boylston Street, West Boylston.
Donations can be made to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration by visiting www.theaftd.org , or Dodge Park Rest Home 101 Randolph Road, Worcester, MA 01609.
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The Perreault Family
January 11, 2021
Dear Pat,
We are so sorry for the final loss of Bob..
He brought so much joy to our lives over the years! He has already been missed for some time... I know that Dad (Leo) and him had so many great times fishing up at Lake Ontartio...
The first time I (Kathy) met him was at a funeral and he had me laughing so hard, I felt guilty because I felt it was so inappropriate to be laughing in a funeral home and that was my introduction to the family...Thank you for accepting me into the family.... It has been a joy and a privilege.
He was a great man of character and will truly be missed.
Our love and condolences.
Deana
January 10, 2021
My condolences to all of Bobs family . I´ve spent many days visiting my mom at dodge park . I got to know the residences and Bob was always kind and happy. He was also a joker throwing out a few one liners that would make me laugh . He always had a smile on his face . Hope this helps - God bless
David & Melanie Mercurio
January 10, 2021
Pat, We were so sad to hear about Bob's passing. We have fun & happy memories of hanging out with you both. Our sincere condolences. God bless.
Hugs,
Dave & Melanie
Pic and Ang
January 10, 2021
We all share so many special memories. "It's a Bob thing!" God bless. Rest easy.
Beth solo.on
January 10, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I have been trying to reach Pat unsuccessfully. PAT, please message me. MY thoughts are with you and the family. He was such a good man.
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