Thompson, Robert E.

Robert E. Thompson, 81, of Lehigh Acres, Florida, formerly of Canton, passed away on November 9 at the Lehigh Regional Medical Center.

Born and raised in Newton, Robert attended Newton Public Schools and graduated from Newton High School. He served 23 years with the Army National Guard of Massachusetts.

Robert moved to Canton in 1981 and lived here for 16 years before moving to Lehigh Acres in 1997. He was the owner and operator of the Retco Machine Shop in Canton. He was a member of Elks of Florida.

Beloved husband of Rhoda (Whitaker) and the late Bonnie (Arsenault). Loving father of Gail A. Anselmetti and her husband, Lou, of Westford; Marie E. Mungillo and her husband, John, of Billerica; Susan E. Brayton and her husband, Billy, of Somerset; Deborah J. Fiorelli and her husband, Kenneth, of Wrentham; and Karen L. Fleming of Norwood. Brother of Joan Woodard of Walpole and the late Diane Wood. Also survived by his 11 grandchildren and two great-grandsons.

Arrangements by the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington Street.

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Posted by Canton Citizen on Nov 16 2011. Filed under Obituaries. Both comments and pings are currently closed.