Robert E. Lee, 61, of East Bridgewater, MA formally of Berkley and Avon MA, succumbed to cancer at his home surrounded by his family on January 14, 2015.
Bob is survived by his wife Carey (Russell) Lee of 38 years, daughter Shannon Krappé and husband Matthew Krappé, son Patrick Lee and wife Jessica Lee, grandsons Brayden and Andrew Krappé, parents Joseph and Lorraine Lee, sisters Ellen Perrotta, Debbie Flanigan, Mary Raynard and Laurie Hull, brothers Paul Lee and Brian Lee many nieces, nephews and extended family. Bob was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to all.
Shortly out of high school Bob worked as a police officer at Avon Police Department and later worked as a Computer Equipment Sales Rep for 30 years until he was forced to give up the career he loved due to his illness. He enjoyed watching Boston sports and was an avid golfer on the weekends. He enjoyed listening to classic rock, watching and playing with his grandsons and spending time with friends and loved ones. Bob was always there to help friends, took a large interest in his children and grandchildren’s extracurricular activities and spent hours weekly at Rockland golf course where he was a member for over 30 years.
Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth St. (Rte. 58 at the rotary circle) Whitman, on Friday January 16th. A Memorial Service for Bob will also be in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel on January 17th at 11 AM. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made in Bob’s name to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Box 849168, Boston, MA 02115.