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Robert Horton Obituary
Bob was a graduate of Bryant College. He was a Nursing Home Administrator for forty years, most recently at The Holiday, Manville for nineteen years until leaving in 2012. An avid golfer, he was a member of the Rehoboth Country Club for many years and made a hole-in-one.
Bob was very creative, he was an amazing photographer and loved animals, reading and gardening. He was a former member of the Board of Directors and a Past-president of the Rhode Island Healthcare Alliance.
Besides his wife, he leaves a sister, Candy Stewart and cousins, Carol Furber, Erica Jacobsen, Janis Horton and Derek Horton. He was the nephew of the late Kenneth Horton.
Services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Interment will follow at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. VISITATION will be Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Woonsocket Animal Shelter, 9 Cumberland Hill Rd., Woonsocket, RI 02895 would be appreciated.
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June 13, 2019
Bob will forever be in our hearts ♥
Gone but not forgotten NEVER he will be missed dearly
Janice Laramee
October 18, 2018
Janice Laramee. RIP Bob... I remember our high school days full of fun and laughter.
JimmyMac
July 7, 2016
RIP my old friend, Peace...
Rex & christine Arsenault
June 16, 2016
To Manuela and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Manuela, we were so sad to hear your husband, Bob passed away. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Melissa Arcand
June 15, 2016
I met Bob while working at the Holiday Nursing Center. He was a very nice and compassionate soul.
My condolences to Manuela and all of Bob's family.
Lynn Weinstein
June 15, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was truly a kind and generous person and he will be missed. I was a friend from the nursing home days. May your fond memories help you in this time of sorrow. You are all in my prayers. RIP Bob.
Jackie Ezovski
June 14, 2016
RIP Bob , Had lots of great times ! Sending thoughts and prayers to his family !
Sheila Perez
June 14, 2016
Deepest sympathies to the Horton family on your loss.
Helen Mussington
June 13, 2016
To the Hortons family Am sorry for your loss . His star will continue to shine bright in our heart. My thoughts and prayers are with All his friends & co-Workers
Janet and Douglas Fleurant
June 13, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss may he rest in peace.
Karen McConaghy
June 13, 2016
So sorry about Bob. He was a wonderful friend for over 50 years. We had alot of laughs with him, and many good times. His personality and humor will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace, dear friend.
Joanne and John McLoughlin
June 13, 2016
Maneula and family, we send our deepest condolences to you all,we had many of fun times with Bob and will hold them and him always in our hearts ! May he rest easy !
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