Robert McHugh

Robert J. McHugh, 81, of Ipswich passed from this life on Tuesday November 8th. Robert was born in Winchester on February 19th, 1930 to John and Margaret (Mills) McHugh. He graduated from Winchester High and went on to proudly serve our country as a member of the Army's 1st Calvary unit during the Korean war. He later attended Boston College graduating with a bachelors degree in economics. He was employed by Berklee College of music for 22yrs as the director of plant and fixtures. He also owned and operated the schools food service and dormitories. A serial entrepreneur, Robert was involved in numerous business entities from NH to the US Virgin Islands. He also enjoyed spending time with friends and family, tending his blueberries and working his farm in Bath NH. He is survived by his beloved wife Georgia (Brown) of 55yrs, Daughters Leslie Moor head of Boulder CO, Karen Calef of Haverhill MA, Sons Christopher of Longmont CO, David of Naperville Il, Sean of Bath NH and Robert jr of Simpsonville Sc. Sisters Karen Donaghey of Winchester, Peggy Govostes of Winchester, Betty Ann Pinette of Arlington, Brother John McHugh of Winchester. 19 grand children, 3 great grandchildren and countless friends. Arrangements: A memorial mass will be held Friday the 18th of November at 11:00am in Our Lady of Hope Church on Pine Swamp road in Ipswich. As requested there are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers Robert requested donations be made to the Robert McHugh scholarship at Berklee college. Berklee College of Music office of academic affairs Boston Ma 02215. Assisting the family is the Mackey Funeral Home, Danvers. Please see www.mackeyfuneralhome.com for further information.