Robert L. Welter, 80, of Mattapoisett died June 12, 2015 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital.
He was the husband of Maria A. (Orlassino) Welter, with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.
Born and raised in Simsbury, CT, the son of the late William L. and Gertrude (Beaudreau) Welter, he lived in New Jersey and Illinois before moving to Mattapoisett 40 years ago.
Mr. Welter was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church in Mattapoisett.
He was formerly employed by Stanadyne, Continental Screw and Revere Sink for many years until retirement.
Mr. Welter was an avid golfer and a member of the Kittansett Club. He enjoyed reading and gardening.
Mr. Welter was a graduate of the University of Connecticut.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Leonard Welter and his wife Isabel Gomez Vidal of London, England; a daughter, Lisa Davis and her husband Robert of Silver Spring, MD; a sister, Joan Pelletier of Enfield, CT; 6 grandchildren, Rachel, Eli, Sarah, Hannah, Maximo and Mateo; a niece and 2 nephews.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 16th at 11 AM in St. Anthony's Church. Burial will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Visiting hours are omitted. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, P.O. Box 475 Mattapoisett, MA 02739.