1927
Robert
2013
Robert C. Mccauley
April 30, 1927 — November 29, 2013
HOLDEN – Robert “Bob” Carroll McCauley, 86, of Holden, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on Friday, November 29, 2013. Bob was born in Holden, one of 11 children to William and Elva (Elliott) McCauley.
He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran of both World War II and the Korean conflict serving as a Petty Officer 2nd Class aboard the USS Allagash in the South Pacific and as a Ships Serviceman 3rd Class aboard the USS Rockwall until 1951. He worked at Norton Company in Worcester for 35 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Holden where is also served as sexton for over 25 years. He was a volunteer at the Wachusett Food Pantry and was a former Webelos Scout Leader in Holden.
Bob adored his grandchildren and they affectionately referred to him as “Rocky”. He will be remembered for his enduring work ethic and selfless nature.
He leaves his beloved wife of 64 years, Ruth (Wilson) McCauley; three daughters, Mary Jean “Binky” McCauley Lemire and her husband the Honorable James R. Lemire of Paxton, Bonnie McCauley Gannon and Carole McCauley McGrath, both of Holden; a son, Kevin McCauley and his wife Benita of Gilmanton, NH; five siblings, Cecile McCauley of Worcester, Daniel and Donald McCauley, both of Holden, Kenneth McCauley of Hubbardston and Helen Breault of Winchendon; his six grandchildren, Justin and Travis McCauley, Jesslyn Paquette, Sean Gannon, Robert McCauley Lemire and Michael James Lemire; five great-grandchildren; many nephews and nieces, and his cat Tabby. Three sisters, Ruth McGuire, Agnes Riccardi and Bess Snyder, and two brothers, William and Winfred McCauley, predeceased him.
In remembrance of Bob’s life, a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, at the First Baptist Church, Holden. Interment will be private at Pine Grove Cemetery in Boylston. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the First Baptist Church of Holden, 1216 Main Street, Holden, MA 01520; or to the MSPCA, 350 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.
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He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran of both World War II and the Korean conflict serving as a Petty Officer 2nd Class aboard the USS Allagash in the South Pacific and as a Ships Serviceman 3rd Class aboard the USS Rockwall until 1951. He worked at Norton Company in Worcester for 35 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Holden where is also served as sexton for over 25 years. He was a volunteer at the Wachusett Food Pantry and was a former Webelos Scout Leader in Holden.
Bob adored his grandchildren and they affectionately referred to him as “Rocky”. He will be remembered for his enduring work ethic and selfless nature.
He leaves his beloved wife of 64 years, Ruth (Wilson) McCauley; three daughters, Mary Jean “Binky” McCauley Lemire and her husband the Honorable James R. Lemire of Paxton, Bonnie McCauley Gannon and Carole McCauley McGrath, both of Holden; a son, Kevin McCauley and his wife Benita of Gilmanton, NH; five siblings, Cecile McCauley of Worcester, Daniel and Donald McCauley, both of Holden, Kenneth McCauley of Hubbardston and Helen Breault of Winchendon; his six grandchildren, Justin and Travis McCauley, Jesslyn Paquette, Sean Gannon, Robert McCauley Lemire and Michael James Lemire; five great-grandchildren; many nephews and nieces, and his cat Tabby. Three sisters, Ruth McGuire, Agnes Riccardi and Bess Snyder, and two brothers, William and Winfred McCauley, predeceased him.
In remembrance of Bob’s life, a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, at the First Baptist Church, Holden. Interment will be private at Pine Grove Cemetery in Boylston. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the First Baptist Church of Holden, 1216 Main Street, Holden, MA 01520; or to the MSPCA, 350 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.
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