Robert H. Symes

LINCOLN - Robert H. Symes, 96, formerly of Forestdale, passed away on Aug. 21, at The Holiday in Lincoln. He had been a resident of The Village at Waterman Lake for the last two years.

He was the husband of the late Marion (Stead) Symes. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Walter A. and Catherine (Phillips) Symes.

Bob worked as the National Sales Manager for the former Taft Pierce Manufacturing Co. in Woonsocket, and retired in the early 80's. He qualified as a Bombardier in the US Army Air Corp, during World War II. After the war he joined the National Guard and was stationed in Germany as a Platoon Leader during the Korean War. Returning from Germany he was a Company Commander for the Guard and retired from the military in 1968, achieving the rank of Major. He was a member of the Fairmount Post #85 American Legion and the Morning Star Lodge #13 Free & Accepted Masons.

He enjoyed traveling with his wife in their motor coach and wintered for many years at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla. Bob was an avid golfer and member of the former Castle Hill Golf Club in Blackstone, and the Bay Palms Golf Club, Tampa.

He is survived by his children, Jane Symes of Smithfield, and R. Bruce Symes of Mashpee, Mass; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Jack Symes, and his sister, Marjorie McMaster.

A funeral service will be held, Thursday, Aug. 27, at 10 AM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket. Inurnment with Military Honors will follow in Union Cemetery, Smithfield Rd. No. Smithfield. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 5-8 p.m. Memorial Contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

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