Mr. Robert E. Henault, of Taunton, died Tuesday, December 15 in Morton Hospital following a brief illness. He was the former husband of Adrian (Swisher) Barboza. He was born 79 years ago in Taunton, the son of the late Joseph A. and Anna (Nadeau) Henault. He was educated in Taunton, having graduated from the former Taunton Vocational High School, and had been a lifelong city resident. Prior to his retirement, Robert had owned and operated Bob’s Auto in Middleboro for 10 years. He was previously employed at Brockton Hospital for a number of years. He formerly operated the Windemere Farm Antique Shop in Taunton. Robert was a U.S.Army veteran, serving with the 30th Artillery during the early Vietnam Era. He played baseball and softball and enjoyed trapping, fishing and woodcutting. He was a former member of the Mitchell Club in Middleboro.
He leaves: 3 sons: Robert E. Henault II and his wife, Linda of Taunton, William J. Henault and his wife, Darlene of Berkley, and Nathan Child of Taunton; 1 daughter: Rita Henault of Berkley; 1 brother: Alfred Henault and his wife, Evelyn of Middleboro; 2 sisters: Yvonne Henault of Taunton and Annette Vargas and her husband, George of Taunton; 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, and several nieces and nephews. Robert was also the brother of the late Gerard and James Henault.
Funeral services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Visiting Hours are respectfully omitted. Arrangements are under the direction of The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home of Taunton.