1952 – 2022
Woburn – Robert T “Bob” Stanton, 70, of Woburn and formerly of Malden and Lynn, died Sunday January 23, 2022, at the Medford Rehabilitation Center in Medford following a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Kathy (Surles) Stanton with whom he shared over 25 years of marriage.
Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Irving W. and Norma M (O’Neil) Stanton. He was a graduate of Bishop Fenwick High School, class of 1970. Upon his graduation from High School, Bob enlisted in the United States Army and served for 3 years in Germany as Private Flight Nurse before his honorable discharge in 1974.
Following his military service, Bob worked for the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier in the Malden/ Melrose area for over 29 years before retiring.
Bob enjoyed fly fishing in the rivers in Connecticut and Maine and enjoyed camping, gaming, and traveling as well. He was affectionately known as “camper Bob” by all his friends.
Besides his loving wife, Bob is survived by his brother Richard Stanton of Lynn, his two sisters, Jean M Scranton of Swampscott and Judith M. Smith of Lynn and is also survived by his extended Speliotis family and several nieces and nephews, and by his dog, Lucy. He was predeceased by his sister Susan Cook.
Service Information:
Visiting hours will be held on Monday from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St, Peabody followed by his Funeral Service at the funeral home at 12:00 PM to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Lynn. For directions and on-line obituary visit www.ccbfuneral.com
Published by Daily Item on Jan. 28, 2022.
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