Silver, Robert E.

Robert E. Silver, of Randolph, formerly of Canton and Stoughton, passed away April 6 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton.

Born in Boston, he was raised in Roslindale and attended Boston schools. He graduated from Boston University with a degree in English. He was a veteran of WWII where he served in the 82nd Airborne Division. He worked as the sealer of weights and measures for the city of Newton and the town of Canton and was the past president of the Massachusetts Department of Weights & Measures. He was also a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #24 in Canton.

Beloved husband of the late Janet (Hunt) and Barbara (Bogie). Father of Sherry Mcafferty and her husband, Steven, of Hanover; Kenneth Silver of RI; Melisa Silver of Newton, NH; Robert E. Jr. of Fort Stewart, GA; and the late Eric Silver. Grandfather of Alison Silver of RI, and Megan and Patrick Mcafferty, both of Hanover.

Arrangements by the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home.

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Posted by Canton Citizen on Apr 13 2011. Filed under Obituaries. Both comments and pings are currently closed.