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Somers, Robert Herman Jr.
, age 48, died at his Millis home on Sunday evening, August 30, 2009, after a long illness.
Born in Natick on June 18, 1961, he was a son of Valerie A. (McLean) Somers of Millis and the late Robert H. Somers. He moved with his family to Millis as a young boy and was a 1980 graduate of Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School in Franklin.
Robert had been employed with Herman Shoe Company and Ann and Hope prior to working with BJs Wholesale Club as a forklift operator for the past ten years. An enthusiastic Boston Bruins fan, he also followed Boston College Football and the Washington Redskins. He enjoyed movies and listening to music.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Mark R. (Christine) Somers of Wrentham and Michael R. (Linda) Somers of Woonsocket, RI; three sisters, Maureen A. (Walter) Martins of Bellingham, Barbara A. (Dana) Grinnell of Hopedale, and Diane M. (Gary) Baker of Bellingham; twelve nieces and nephews and five grandnieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, 82 Exchange Street, Millis, on Friday, Sept. 4th at 10:00a.m. Burial will be private at a later date.
Visiting hours will be held at the Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Home, 90 Curve Street, Millis, on Thursday 5 – 8p.m.
If desired, donations may be made in Robert’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701-9376.
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| Bert Lannon |
(hfljr@bellatlantic.net): |
Dear Mrs. Somers, Mark & all of Bobby's family,
I am really sorry to learn of Bobby's passing. I knew Bobby at Herman Shoe back in the late 70's, and I remember him as a really nice quiet kid. My sincere condolences. |
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| Kristen Day |
(kcday234@msn.com): |
Barbara & Family
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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| Betty Rankins |
(mamarank2002@yaho.com): |
| To my dear sister-in-law and my much loved nieces and nephews and their families: My heart goes out to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Wish I could be with you at this time. Love Betty (Aunt Betty) |
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| KarenAnn Spender |
(kspender@potpourrigroup.com): |
| I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Maureen at Em adams (remember our battles with Rose) and graduated with Bob from Tri-County. God bless |
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| Joanne & Mike Smith |
(jms266@charter.net): |
My Dearest Pumpkin(Barbara)& Family,
I've known and loved you all seems like forever. I'm truly sorry for your loss.I lost my brother a year ago suddenly, I hope that each of you were able to say your goodbyes to help you with you saddness.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Bobby is at rest and in Heaven watching over all of you. Love Joanne |
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| Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Lombardi |
(charlene115@comcast.net): |
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
All our love,
The Lombardi Family |
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| Mary L. Casey Kosh |
(buddyk45@gmail.com): |
| I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. I would see him drive by our house every once in a while. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. |
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| Kristen Day |
(kcday234@msn.com): |
Barbara & Family
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. |
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| The Simard Family |
(simardfamily@charter.net): |
I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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| Jim Shannon |
(jimshannonfl@comcast.net): |
| Valerie our deepest sympathy to you and your family. |
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| Wanda and Wade Cabana |
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To the Somers Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. |
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| Heidi Prophet-Hamrick |
(heidi.hamrick@yahoo.com): |
To the Somers Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you. |
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| Nancy Brodeur Tate |
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| I am saddened by the death of your son, Valerie. My prayers are with you and your family. |
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| Deirdre DeCoff |
(deirdre_caddea@hotmail.com): |
Dear Somers Family,
I remember Bobby well from Tri-County's "breaking-in" period in 1980. He was a great guy then, and I'm sure he matured into a better man.
I send you my condolences, pray for your peace and send you strength to get through this terrible ordeal in your lives.
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| william bishop |
(wbishop1961@yahoo.com): |
Dear Somers Family
i wish to express my sympathy at the passing of Bob. i knew him in elementary school and worked with him at ann&hope for 7 years. He was a good man and will be missed very much |
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| Shawn OReilly |
(shawn_son@hotmail.com): |
Dear Somers Family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed working with Bobby at Herman Shoe when we were in high school. |
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