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Robert Slayter Obituary
Worcester - Robert Slayter, 94, died on April 24th, 2014 in Knollwood Nursing Facility, part of the Briarwood Retirement Community where he had lived with his wife of 65 years, Persis Rayner Slayter, for thirty years. He was born in Belmont, Massachusetts, son of Helen (Edgar) and John T. Slayter, but moved at the age of two to Roslindale, where he grew up and attended Boston schools. He leaves his brother, Rev. Malcolm F. Slayter of Midland, Texas, and many beloved nieces and nephews survive him.
Mr. Slayter served in World War II from 1942 to 1946 with the US Navy on a submarine patrol craft, and again in the Korean War on the USS Wright in the Mediterranean Theatre as an electronic technician. He was employed by the Vaughan Seed Company for thirty-five years, covering New England and New York. He has been an active member of First Baptist Church for over fifty years, serving on many committees and teaching sixth grade Sunday School. After retiring in 1981 he drove for Gray's Limousine Service, and he volunteered at Briarwood with the Lend-a-Hand and Building and Grounds Groups. He was especially proud to volunteer as a driver for Hope Lodge for over ten years, driving cancer patients into Boston every week well into his eighties.
A Memorial Service for Robert and Persis Slayter will be Monday, April 28th at 11 am in First Baptist Church, 111 Park Avenue, Worcester. A reception will follow at the Briarwood Community Building. 65 Briarwood Circle, Worcester. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Briarwood Retirement Community Residents Assistance Fund and sent to the Briarwood Retirement Community, 65 Briarwood Circle, Worcester, MA 01606.
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Nancy Duffy
April 30, 2014
Uncle Bob,
I have such great memories, and will miss your wisdom and wit. You helped my green thumb survive and flourish as we spoke of planting, trimming and transplanting through the years. I have great memories of our times together in Worcester and Shrewsbury. I loved when you stopped to visit in Boston. Your dedication driving the Hope Lodge van surely inspired me. From my youth, I relish the mini vacations with you and Aunt Kidder; they were the best! I always enjoyed your stories of your time overseas; you served our country well. May you both rest in peace. You are truly missed.
Love,
Nancy
Jane Donovan
April 27, 2014
With much love and appreciation for your devotion to my mother and to our whole family. I remember well when Nancy and I would go up to visit you guys and stay with you and Aunty Kidder (spoiling us rotten) and then having Uncle Bobby coming home from work to entertain us in playing the piano! You both were so wonderful, never changing and always so interesting! God love you, and may you both rest in peace. xo
Doreen McDonnell
April 27, 2014
Dear Uncle Bob: We shall always have such fond memories of our trips to Worcester and Shrewsbury and your visits to Boston and Brookline. Always great conversations-so interesting and informative. My family will truly miss you and Aunt Kidder. With love, Doreen, Bobby, Julie and Matthew McDonnell
Dick Shattuck
April 27, 2014
Dear Bob,
We traveled together from Worcester to Shrewsbury to Cape Cod to Hilton Head to FL and many places in between. I will always treasure your friendship over those wonderful years.
Dick
Paul Julien
April 26, 2014
I remember The Slayter Family very well, as being the first security officer hired by Briarwood, I had the opportunity to hear what people had concerns about.. I greeted both Mr. & Mrs. Slayter on many evening's and we would discuss How everyone at Briarwood itself both Staff and residents all pulled together to make it a #1 caring loving community as it stands.. Always pulling together to establish that Briarwood moralistic feeling in which Mr Slayter felt strong about !! I am rather Shocked that this couple as passed so close to each other .. Holding on strong with each other.. May god Bless them both and their spirits/Memories live on within both their familys and the Briarwood Community ..
Janice Rayner
April 26, 2014
Janice L. Rayner, Carolyn Rayner Short, Audrey Rayner St. Mark, Lawrence h. Rayner
Dr. Timothy Hoffman
April 26, 2014
Thank you for serving our country. May your family find comfort in their faith and may you Rest in Peace.
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