Robert N. Kimball

TEMPLETON - Robert N. Kimball, 84, of 12 Water Wheel Circle, died peacefully Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol, with his family at his side.

He was born in Beverly, MA on December 4, 1932, son of the late Elmer and Enid (Ayers) Kimball and was a 1951 graduate of Beverly High School.  Following his high school graduation, Rob  entered the Navy, serving as a machinist's mate during the Korean War.

Rob worked  for Textron Defense Systems in Wilmington, MA for ten years as a supervisor in quality control.  He later worked part time for BJ's in Hyannis for two years.  Rob was a member and past high priest of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was a member of Amity Lodge of Masons in Danvers.  His hobby was model ship making and his daily walks along Baldwinville Road.

He leaves his wife of 40 years. Doris L. (Dahlgren) Kimball; two daughters, Cheryl Ann Migneault of Auburn and Debra Louise Munn of Mississippi; three stepchildren, Robert S. Button of Croydon, NH, Mark E. Button of North Andover and Doreen P. Bosworth of Athol; seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by a daughter, Shirley Ellen Kimball and his brothers and sisters, Phyllis Doone, Milton Kimball, Priscilla Lindley and Philip Kimball.

Funeral services will be held  Friday, March 31, 2017 at 11 A.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon.  A calling hour will precede the funeral Friday from 10 to 11 A.M.

Burial will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.

Memorial donations may be made to  MSPCA or Ahimsa Haven, 381R Baldwinville Road, Templeton, MA 01468.

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