Robert T. Steele, 89, of Dartmouth, peacefully passed away at home on Monday, June 24, 2024 with family by his side. He was the husband of the late Emily J. (Moniz) Steele.
Bob was born in New Bedford, son of the late John B. and Dorothy (Smith) Steele, and was a lifelong resident of Dartmouth; owner and operator of Steele & Rowe, Dartmouth. He lived a full rich life; married 55 years to his loving wife. He loved his family and spending time with them, was an avid golfer, sailor, and traveler and had a keen interest in people. He never forgot a face, a connection, or a story they had told him.
Survivors include his son: Robert T. Steele, Jr. and his wife Torey of Dartmouth; his daughter: Susan S. Carlson and her husband Bruce of Rehoboth; 2 sisters: Dorothy Carvalho of Dartmouth and Susan Rogers of Cary, NC; son-in-law: Steven Coty; along with 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was the father of the late Donna Coty and brother of the late John Steele and David Steele.
Thank you to his many friends who were there for him after his wife passed and to those family and friends who supported him these recent years.
Thank you to his caregivers, who took loving care of him and were the reason he was able to stay in his home. He loved you all.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Community Nurse Home Care, 62 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719.
Arrangements are private.