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- The Weymouth News, August 6, 2014
Robert M. Webster (Picture included)
Robert M. Webster, age 84, died peacefully Saturday, Aug. 2, in Chelsea, where he resided in The Soldier's Home. Born Jan. 24, 1930, in Quincy, to Richard and Laura (Bassett) Webster, he attended Thayer Academy, Springfield College and Boston University, graduating from Williams College School of Banking. Robert also served in the United States Air Force for four years. On Aug. 9, 1957, he married June (Levangie), "the love of his life." Robert and June Webster lived in Holbrook and South Weymouth where they raised their family. Robert worked at what was originally known as South Shore National Bank, advancing from a teller to the first Vice President when he retired in 1992. Robert was a Master Mason of the Weymouth United Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. for 56 years. He also was a chairman of the Weymouth American Red Cross Chapter. Robert was especially remembered as a South Weymouth Little League coach for ten years and was known for his ability to teach more than just the game of baseball, but life lessons and good sportsmanship, as well. Survivors include his beloved wife and four devoted children, Richard S. of Worcester, David K. and his wife, Denise of Taunton, Susanne L. and husband Thomas Ford of Whitman, and Robert D. of South Weymouth; and his sister, Priscilla Cole and her husband, who is Bob's best friend, Richard of Plymouth. He was also the grandfather of Austin and Ashley Webster of Raynham and Sandra, Jacey, Meghan, and Thomas Ford of Whitman; and leaves several nieces and nephews. The funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 11, at the Old South Union Congregational Church, with viewing hours Sunday, Aug. 10, from 2-6 p.m. at the C.C. Shepherd Funeral Home, 134 Pleasant Street (Columbian Sq.), South Weymouth. Burial in Mount Wollaston Cemetery, 20 Sea Street, Quincy, directly followed service. Donations to the American Red Cross of MA, 139 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142 would be appreciated. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the medical staff at The Soldier's Home in Chelsea. If you would like to leave a message for the family, please visit www.ccshepherd.com. C.C. Shepherd Funeral Service Inc. 134 Pleasant St. S. Weymouth 781-337-0050.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1930 - 2014 (84 years)