Robert Tatnall Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Robert Tatnall
Start: 2015-10-02T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-10-03T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home - Hudson

Robert P. Tatnall, of Hudson MA, departed unexpectedly on Thursday the 24th of September, 2015 from a heart attack during a descent of Mt. Monadnock in Jaffrey NH. Bob was born in Abington PA and raised in Warminster PA, son of George J. and G. Virginia Tatnall, both of whom predecease him. He was the eldest of five children, followed by William Tatnall of IL, Jeffrey Tatnall of CO, Thomas Tatnall of CA, and Jane Tatum of VA. Bob was a Masters graduate of Cornell University '74 in Electrical Engineering and an MBA graduate of Boston University '79. He worked all his life as an electrical engineer, including the past four years at Autoliv Inc. in Lowell MA. The loves of his life included his career, in-depth reading and discussion, the outdoors, and most of all his family, the last two of which he was enjoying at the time of his death. He is survived by his three children: Andrew Tatnall of Hudson NH; Gregory Tatnall and his wife Lindsay and son Cooper of Berlin MA; and Kaitlyn Buche and her husband Mark of Denver CO; along with all of Bobs siblings and their families. A funeral service and celebration of Roberts life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3rd at 12:00 noon in the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749 (www.tighehamilton.com). Burial will follow in Forestvale Cemetery, Hudson. Family and friends may attend calling hours on Friday, Oct. 2nd from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family would be deeply honored by any donations in Roberts name made to the American Heart Association.

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Published by The Hudson Sun from Sep. 29 to Oct. 8, 2015.

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Malham Hamami

December 29, 2019

A very intelligent engineer and a compassionate gentleman.

He shall be missed.

Goran Zekanovich

October 19, 2015

Bob is missed every day by his colleagues at work. He was a good friend and one of the most intelligent men I have ever met. I miss his stories of colonial commerce, American Indians, and how to pick the big sixteen brackets. I still walk by his work station as I go to lunch, remembering how we used to drag him away from the console to go to the cafeteria or Bahama Breeze. Autoliv is the lesser for losing Bob, but I am the better for having known him. Godspeed Bob, we will see you soon.

William Farmer

October 14, 2015

I had the honor of knowing Bob during his last year. I greatly admired his inquisitive nature and his work ethic. Bob was uncommonly generous sharing his insights, suggestions and opinions with his younger colleagues. The courtesy he extended to others is an inspiration to me, and I hope I can help keep this spirit alive.

With deep respect and sympathy,

Eduardo Martony

October 2, 2015

Bob was incredibly intelligent and knowledgeable, always willing to share his time and expertise. Whether your problems were of a professional or personal nature, he was always happy to help.
His curiosity about everything was also vast; he was the only person I know to have read the entire deflate gate report, the highlights of which he shared with us.
After sharing a quad cubicle with him for three years, I miss him very much.
My thoughts are with his family, who have lost a great man. You have my deepest condolences.

S Murray

October 2, 2015

Bob was a real inspiration, role model, and a true friend. An expert on so many topics, with an open mind and a knowing smile, Bob's aura made you want to be around him, whether it was for a work project, for lunch, or for a simple stop and chat in the corridor. So many times I found myself stalling just to listen to him that little bit longer. His absence can be felt every day; something just doesn't seem quite right without him in the office, like a piece of how things should be just isn't here anymore. He will be deeply missed, and remembered with fondness always.

October 2, 2015

My sincere condolences to your family. Regards, Patricia Levenson

A. Samani

October 2, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Tatnall family.

By far, Bob was one of the smartest people I've ever known. He was a true researcher on any subject, engineering, politics, sports, or social sobjects, knowledgeable and unbiased. You couldn't have a conversation with Bob and not learn something new. Bob was a mentor to all of us who were fortunate to have worked with him.

Bob, you will always be remembered in our conversations and missed in our hearts. Rest in peace good friend.

American Heart Association

September 29, 2015

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

David Brown

September 29, 2015

Lunch time always FLEW by with Bob at the table!
We discussed everything from politics to Patriots and he was so knowledgeable about almost any subject.
He is really going to be missed around here...I am so sorry for the whole Tatnall family.

Autoliv

September 29, 2015

Bob will always be in the minds and hearts of his friends at Autoliv!

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