FAIRHAVEN, MA — Robert L. "Bob" Bosworth, 56, of Fairhaven, passed away February 8, 2009, unexpectedly at home. He was the husband Joan M. (Spillane) Saucier-Bosworth.
Born in New Bedford, the son of Frank Bosworth of Fairhaven and the late Barbara (Gilston) Bosworth, he lived in Fairhaven most of his life. In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by his four brothers and two sisters.
He was formerly employed as a third class steam engineer at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School for over 30 years until retiring in 2008. Bob was a graduate of New Bedford Vocational School, class of 1971.
He was a member of George H. Tabor Lodge, A.F. & A.M., Adinorum Royal Arch Chapter, New Bedford Council of Royal and Select Master Masons, the Sutton Commandery #16 of the Knights Templar and the Scottish Rite Valley of Southeastern Massachusetts. He was also a member of the North Fairhaven Improvement Association of which he was chairman of the annual car show and fun fair. He belonged to the Down Shifters Car Club of Massachusetts.
Bob loved the Town of Fairhaven and volunteered numerous hours to many community causes in Fairhaven including the Horribles Parade and the Veteran's Day Parade. He served the town of Fairhaven as an elected member of the Board of Public Works from 2002 to 2009 and served as its chairman from 2004 to 2009.
His other passions in life were his collection of old Packard cars of which he owned two, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Inc., for which he held car cruises to raise money for children with life threatening illnesses. He was a former disc jockey and talk show host for W.A.L.E. Radio Station in Fall River.
Bob was known for his endless trivia and historical knowledge of the Fairhaven area. He was a loving husband, dedicated friend to many and will be missed by all.
Published in the New Bedford Standard-Times on 2/10/2009
Born in New Bedford, the son of Frank Bosworth of Fairhaven and the late Barbara (Gilston) Bosworth, he lived in Fairhaven most of his life. In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by his four brothers and two sisters.
He was formerly employed as a third class steam engineer at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School for over 30 years until retiring in 2008. Bob was a graduate of New Bedford Vocational School, class of 1971.
He was a member of George H. Tabor Lodge, A.F. & A.M., Adinorum Royal Arch Chapter, New Bedford Council of Royal and Select Master Masons, the Sutton Commandery #16 of the Knights Templar and the Scottish Rite Valley of Southeastern Massachusetts. He was also a member of the North Fairhaven Improvement Association of which he was chairman of the annual car show and fun fair. He belonged to the Down Shifters Car Club of Massachusetts.
Bob loved the Town of Fairhaven and volunteered numerous hours to many community causes in Fairhaven including the Horribles Parade and the Veteran's Day Parade. He served the town of Fairhaven as an elected member of the Board of Public Works from 2002 to 2009 and served as its chairman from 2004 to 2009.
His other passions in life were his collection of old Packard cars of which he owned two, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Inc., for which he held car cruises to raise money for children with life threatening illnesses. He was a former disc jockey and talk show host for W.A.L.E. Radio Station in Fall River.
Bob was known for his endless trivia and historical knowledge of the Fairhaven area. He was a loving husband, dedicated friend to many and will be missed by all.
Published in the New Bedford Standard-Times on 2/10/2009
FAIRHAVEN, MA — Robert L. "Bob" Bosworth, 56, of Fairhaven, passed away February 8, 2009, unexpectedly at home. He was the husband Joan M. (Spillane) Saucier-Bosworth.
Born in New Bedford, the son of Frank Bosworth of Fairhaven and the late Barbara (Gilston) Bosworth, he lived in Fairhaven most of his life. In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by his four brothers and two sisters.
He was formerly employed as a third class steam engineer at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School for over 30 years until retiring in 2008. Bob was a graduate of New Bedford Vocational School, class of 1971.
He was a member of George H. Tabor Lodge, A.F. & A.M., Adinorum Royal Arch Chapter, New Bedford Council of Royal and Select Master Masons, the Sutton Commandery #16 of the Knights Templar and the Scottish Rite Valley of Southeastern Massachusetts. He was also a member of the North Fairhaven Improvement Association of which he was chairman of the annual car show and fun fair. He belonged to the Down Shifters Car Club of Massachusetts.
Bob loved the Town of Fairhaven and volunteered numerous hours to many community causes in Fairhaven including the Horribles Parade and the Veteran's Day Parade. He served the town of Fairhaven as an elected member of the Board of Public Works from 2002 to 2009 and served as its chairman from 2004 to 2009.
His other passions in life were his collection of old Packard cars of which he owned two, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Inc., for which he held car cruises to raise money for children with life threatening illnesses. He was a former disc jockey and talk show host for W.A.L.E. Radio Station in Fall River.
Bob was known for his endless trivia and historical knowledge of the Fairhaven area. He was a loving husband, dedicated friend to many and will be missed by all.
Published in the New Bedford Standard-Times on 2/10/2009
Born in New Bedford, the son of Frank Bosworth of Fairhaven and the late Barbara (Gilston) Bosworth, he lived in Fairhaven most of his life. In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by his four brothers and two sisters.
He was formerly employed as a third class steam engineer at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School for over 30 years until retiring in 2008. Bob was a graduate of New Bedford Vocational School, class of 1971.
He was a member of George H. Tabor Lodge, A.F. & A.M., Adinorum Royal Arch Chapter, New Bedford Council of Royal and Select Master Masons, the Sutton Commandery #16 of the Knights Templar and the Scottish Rite Valley of Southeastern Massachusetts. He was also a member of the North Fairhaven Improvement Association of which he was chairman of the annual car show and fun fair. He belonged to the Down Shifters Car Club of Massachusetts.
Bob loved the Town of Fairhaven and volunteered numerous hours to many community causes in Fairhaven including the Horribles Parade and the Veteran's Day Parade. He served the town of Fairhaven as an elected member of the Board of Public Works from 2002 to 2009 and served as its chairman from 2004 to 2009.
His other passions in life were his collection of old Packard cars of which he owned two, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Inc., for which he held car cruises to raise money for children with life threatening illnesses. He was a former disc jockey and talk show host for W.A.L.E. Radio Station in Fall River.
Bob was known for his endless trivia and historical knowledge of the Fairhaven area. He was a loving husband, dedicated friend to many and will be missed by all.
Published in the New Bedford Standard-Times on 2/10/2009
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