Daniel R. “Bob” Hatch, age 91 of Canton and Falmouth passed away September 15th at home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Brockton, he graduated from Brockton High School Class of 1945. After graduation he joined the Navy and served as a Signalman during WW II. Bob began working for New England Telephone in 1947 and retired in 1989 with 42 years of service. Bob was a wonderful family man and was an avid gardener who took great pride in his vegetable garden.
Beloved husband for 64 years of the late Lorraine M. (Fenner). Father of Paula M. Hatch of Omaha, NE and Pamela L. McCarthy and her husband Michael of Canton. Grandfather of Caitlyn Marie McCarthy of Norwood, Jeffrey R. Cricenti and Michael J. Cricenti both of NE. Brother of Arthur Hatch of FL, John Hatch of TX, George “Laurie” Hatch of CA, Elizabeth “Bette” Matheson of Lakeville, and the late Charles, James, and Frank Hatch. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends invited to attend a funeral service at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Friday morning at 11 am. Visiting hours prior to the service Friday morning from 10 to 11 am. Burial private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to VNA Hospice Care 100 Tradecenter, G-500 Woburn, MA 01801.