1931 - 2015
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Robert C. Lafferty, 83, of Lowell, MA died Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus.
He was married to the late Irene M. (Higgins) Lafferty, who died on October 15, 1980.
Born in Lowell, he was the son of the late Charles and Vera (Shepard) Lafferty. He graduated from Lowell High School with the class of 1949.
He proudly served with the U.S Navy from 1951 to 1955. Robert worked as pressman for the Courier Citizen of Lowell. He was a communicant of St. Margaret’s Church of Lowell.
Robert was a lifetime member of the Lowell Lodge of Elk #87, where he had been the Exalted Ruler and a former member of the Lion’s Club. He enjoyed listening to music and going to the casinos.
Robert was an avid Red Sox and New England Patriots fan. He is survived by two sisters, Sister Mary Lou Lafferty, OSF of Mt. Ephraim, NJ and Charlene and her husband, Brian Muscato of Tyngsboro; many nieces and nephews and his dear friend, Geraldine Marchand, of Dracut and her family.
He was brother of the late Gerald F. Lafferty of Concord, MA and Barbara McDermott of Lowell, MA.
Visiting hours Tues. 4 to 6 P.M. Funeral Wed at 10A.M. from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 106 MIDDLESEX ST. CHELMSFORD, with a funeral Mass at 11A.M. at St. John the Evangelist Church, Chelmsford. Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Lowell. Memorials may be made in his name to the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Building Fund, PO Box W, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 or to the Circle Home, Home Health and Hospice, 336 Central St. Lowell, MA 01852. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041.
Christine King
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You are the man who was like a father to me for the last 30 yrs. A man that I called nearly everyday just to say “Hi, how are you doing” You were a constant source of guidance in my life and a forever friend that I had the pleasure of knowing. You will forever be Grampy to our boys and we will never forget all the good times and laughter we’ve shared together. So, you’ve more than earned your Angel Wings and took with you a piece of my Heart too…Fly high my friend to your special place in Heaven until we meet again…Love you
Christine King
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I’m going to miss our daily penny bets on the Red Sox and Patriots games. Thank you for coming to most of my baseball, travel baseball and flag football games. I will miss you there cheering me on. I will miss going to Sam’s club too with you and helping with your list – Love You Grampy!!!
Jon & Christian King
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Grampy we miss you so much already. You gave us lots of great memories that we can look back to… playing ball in the yard, playing a game or watching a movie together. We had lots of fun going out with you to Texas Roadhouse (the rolls and Ribs) and Olive Garden but, we just loved to hang out with you at home and to share a pizza too! Best Grampy Ever! Love you.
Marianne Berube
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Charlene and family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of Bob. He was a very pleasant man and I enjoyed the pleasure of getting to know him while he stayed at Chelmsford Crossings. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Marianne Berube (one of the nurses)