Robert F. Grundstrom, 93, died on Sunday, January 31, 2021 after a period of declining health.
A quiet man, Bob looked forward to his morning “Coffee and…” (donut and conversation with his buddies) at The Donut Express on Webster Street in Worcester before heading to Life Care of Auburn where he would have lunch with his wife every day. He also enjoyed reading the morning newspaper, and playing cribbage with anyone who would play with him. The Boston Red Sox games were his favorite to watch on television (although he confessed to being a Yankees fan too) along with Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. In his younger days he enjoyed candlepin bowling and going to Hampton Beach.
He was born in Worcester, MA the son of Godfrey O and Esther E (Beauregard) Grundstrom. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife of 42 years who died on September 10, 2020, Grace M (Williams, Linkevich, Laskowski) Grundstrom; siblings Godfrey L and Edward R Grundstrom, Esther E Viscera, and Helen L Nobiletti.
He is survived by his brother Philip W Johnson of Millbury, son Robert M Grundstrom and his wife Michelle of Sutton, step children Gail E (Linkevich) Kustigian and her husband Harry of Leicester; Richard F Linkevich and his wife Diane of Palm Harbor FL; and Alfred J Laskowski and his wife Stephanie of Sturbridge. In addition, he has 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren who affectionately called him “Bubba” along with several nieces and nephews.
Robert was a proud WW II Veteran, and a Life Member of the Dudley Gendron Post 414 in Sutton MA where he often served in the Honor Guard for Veteran’s activities. He also was a member of the Masons, Athelstan Lodge in Worcester.
He received his GED from Boy’s Trade High School after the war and was so proud of this accomplishment. He was employed by National Bottling Company and Allied Manufacturing where he was a member of the Boiler Makers Union.
There will be a calling hour on Tuesday, February 09, 2021 from 9:30-10:30 prior to a funeral service at Henry Dirsa Funeral Home, 33 Ward Street, Worcester, following current occupancy limitations and requirements to wear masks. Burial will be in Central Cemetery in Millbury.
In lieu of flowers it was Bob’s wish that memorial donations be sent to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 or a charity of your choice.