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Robert Angus Obituary
He graduated from Northeastern University (1947) with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with honors and Harvard University (1953) with an M.S. in Engineering Science. He was an Instructor of Mathematics and Electrical Engineering at Northeastern for 59 years as well as various local colleges. He was also a researcher, designer, and engineer for several firms including GTE/Sylvania as well as an author or co-author of many texts on mathematics and electrical engineering. Mr. Angus also owned Bowen's Toyland, Inc. in Bedford for many years.
He enjoyed ocean sailing in Marblehead, teaching others to sail, and Scottish dancing. His greatest joys came from helping others advance their skills and abilities.
He is survived by his wife Sara MacGilvra Angus, two sisters (Barbara Dean Boynton of North Attleboro and Norma Ruth Shelton of Atascadero, California), four children (Scott, Bruce, Brett, and Rebekah deceased), two step children (Lisa, Nick), six grandchildren (Frank, Anthony, Nicholas, Chloe, Paige, and Hayley), three step grandchildren (Shayla, Nick Jr., Miles), two great grandchildren (Max, Juno), one step great grandchild (Darryl Jr.), and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Bedford, MA 01730 on Saturday, April 29 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a reception in the Parish Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 100 Pine Hill Road, Bedford, MA 01730, www.stpaulsbedford.org/donate or Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923 https://www.caredimensions.org/giving
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Joni Angus
April 26, 2023
Sara, I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Your kindnesses will always be remembered. <3
Doug and Ann Gard
April 25, 2023
To Barbara and family. So sorry to read of your brother's passing. Thinking of you and sending our sincerest sympathy.
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