Robert Martin Hampe of Canton, formerly of Dedham, died peacefully after a brief illness October 4, 2013. He was 80 years old.
Born in Boston, Robert was raised in Dedham and attended Dedham public schools. He graduated from Northeastern University in 1955 where he proudly served as president of the University's band.
Robert was also a proud veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. He was a devoted parishioner of St. Gerard Majella Church in Canton for over 50 years and was a life time member of the Savin Hill Yacht Club in Boston.
Devoted husband of Elizabeth Hampe (English), of Canton. Loving father of Heidi McCarthy and her husband Michael of Middleboro, Robert M. Hampe Jr. and his wife Lisa of Canton, Stephen Hampe and his wife Maureen of N. Easton, and John Hampe and his wife Melissa of Norton.
Loving brother of John C. Hampe and his wife Gwen of Dedham. Proud grandfather of Sean, Scott, Andrew, Christina, Patrick, Matthew, and Maria McCarthy, and Mary, Aidan, Katlyn, and Meghan Hampe. He is also survived by nephews John C. Hampe III and James Hampe.
Visiting hours in the Pushard Family Funeral Home 210 Sherman St. Canton, Friday, October 11, 2013 from 4-8 PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday in St. Gerard Majella Church 1860 Washington St., Canton at 10 AM. Interment Canton Corner Cemetery.