Robert “Bob” Edwin McNamara, age 86, of West Dennis, MA and formerly of Sudbury, MA passed away peacefully at the McCarthy Care Center after a brief illness. Bob was born on December 8, 1931 in Providence, RI. He was predeceased by his parents, Luke and Anna (Hoffman) McNamara and his sister, Christine, and brother, Frank.

Bob was the loving husband of Catherine (Modelski) McNamara for 64 years. He was a dedicated father to Timothy McNamara and his wife, Onelia, of Tampa, FL, Kevin McNamara and his wife, Margaret, of Bass River, Christopher McNamara and his wife, Angela, of Harwich Port, and Patrick McNamara and his wife, Elaine, of Harwich. He was also the loving grandfather to Erin, Sean, Jillian and Michaela.

After graduating from LaSalle Academy in Providence, RI, Bob went on to earn his Bachelors Degree in 1953 from Brown University, also in Providence, RI. He was employed by Raytheon Corporation as an engineer for 35 years.

Bob coached countless Little League Teams, was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed playing golf at Dennis Pines Golf Course.

Upon his retirement he and Catherine enjoyed 20 years of extensive travel throughout the world.

Friends and relatives may call at the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth, MA on Friday, November 16, 2018 from 4-7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Pius X Church, Station Ave., South Yarmouth, MA. Interment to follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Dennis, MA.

The family would like to thank the staff at Thirwood Place Assisted Living and McCarthy Care Center for their kind support and compassionate care. Contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to McCarthy Care Center, 73 Service Road, Sandwich, MA 02537 or HopeHealthco.org.

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