1947 - 2017
Visitation
April 7, 201711:00 am to Noon
Dolan Funeral Home, Chelmsford, MA
Funeral
April 7, 2017Noon
Dolan Funeral Home
Robert “Bob” Hedlund Jr. of Norcross, GA, formerly of Chelmsford, MA died Monday April 3, 2017 at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston.
Born on Sept. 16, 1946 in Lowell, MA, he was the son of Anna Hedlund of Chelmsford and the late Robert B. Hedlund Sr. He grew up in Chelmsford and graduated from Chelmsford High School with the Class of 1965.
Bob served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War earning the rank of E-3.
He worked as a telecommunications technician for AT&T of Atlanta, GA for over 35 years. He was a member of the American Legion AW Vinal Post 313. Bob was an avid Golfer, a Boston Red Sox fan and New England Patriot fan.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his sister, Judith Furfure and her husband, Frank of Chelmsford; two nephews, Robert Furfure of Chelmsford and Keith Furfure and his wife Pamela of Woburn, MA; a grandnephew, Thomas Furfure of Woburn, MA;many wonderful friends in Georgia,and many wonderful cousins and their families. Bob was such a people person, meeting new friends wherever he went. He leaves many wonderful friends in Mass. where he grew up, along with numerous friends in Georgia, where he lived the last 25 years. Our many thanks to all who supported him in the last 6 years of his journey. He was a true warrior. Rest In Peace “Boston Bob”. You will be missed by many and loved so much. Our special thanks to Dana Farber, Brigham & women’s for all their compassion shown these last 6 years.
Visitation Friday from 11:00 to 12:00 noon with a Funeral Service at 12:00 noon at the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 106 MIDDLESEX ST. CHELMSFORD,MA. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Chelmsford. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
mary I Smith
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Sad news
Bob was a fellow classmate
Bob & Mary [Vaillancourt] Smith CHS class of 1965
Julie Brogan
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I am deeply sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man!
Love,
Julie Brogan
Marie Marrone
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Rest in peace Bobby. You suffered long enough.
I have more than twenty years of memories from our life together that will be in my heart forever.
Sending lots of love to you in Heaven.
Marie Marrone
Susan Campbell Thode
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I am saddened to read of Bobby’s passing and very sorry for your loss. I remember Bobby with great fondness from our days growing up on Marinel Ave.
Susan Campbell Thode
jd
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I am so very sorry for your loss. The death of a loved one can be so difficult to cope with. May the bible’s words at 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 bring you much peace of mind when it says that God gives you the strength to cope. In John 5:28 and Isaiah 25:8 we have a wonderful promise from God that soon we will see our loved ones again and welcome them back on a paradise earth. These terrible things will not be remembered…Revelation 21:4, Psalm 37:29. Take care and may you find comfort in these words.