Mr. Robert J. Warnock

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“Betty - I am so sorry for your loss, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. love Gert ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Gertrude Conley - Avon, MA

“Janice, I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember going over your house and he would be sitting in a chair and say hi your Dad was a nice man! My...Read More »
2 of 9 | Posted by: doreen giles grover - holbrook, MA

“I have many fond memories of your Dad, especially when all of us would "test" (play) my nephew's new toys. So sorry for your loss. ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Donna Costa - Stoughton, MA

“Hi Betty, So sad to hear the news. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family. Lillian Road is not the same anymore!!! May God bless...Read More »
4 of 9 | Posted by: Mary Correia - Stoughton, MA

A wonderful picture of Dad and Jan around 1960 “We think of you every day, Dad, and please know you will always be in our hearts..... ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Jim - Lincoln, VT - Son

“My memories of Bob will be everlasting for me. He was by far the best man I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Spending time with him traveling...Read More »
6 of 9 | Posted by: john h smith jr - norton, MA

“Love and miss Daddy. You were the most amazing father anyone could ask for. Thank you for all that you gave me and all that you did. Love you...Read More »
7 of 9 | Posted by: janice smith - Norton , MA

“To the Warnock family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed running across the street to vist Betty and Bob on hot summer days, and...Read More »
8 of 9 | Posted by: Sandra Martin (Passanisi) - MA

-=||=-: DR. CARL A. "POOH" TAYLOR :-=||=- “The Dr. Carl A. Taylor family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult of times. May your memories be of great...Read More »
9 of 9 | Posted by: DR. CARL A. TAYLOR - Magna, UT


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Robert J. Warnock, 85, died Saturday, June 23, at his home after a period of declining health. He was the loving husband of 63 years of Elizabeth "Betty" (McGonagle) Warnock. Born in Boston, he was raised in the South End and was a graduate of the Boston Public Schools. Bob was a US Navy Veteran of World War II and served on several submarines, including the USS Raton, the USS Rasher, and the USS Atule. He worked as an Iron Worker for Local 7 in Boston for over 42 years, helping to build some of Boston's tallest buildings and towers. He retired in 1990 enjoying over twenty years of retirement with family and friends. Bob and Betty, along with Betty's sister Nancy and her husband Jack, were a traveling foursome who journeyed to England, the American southwest and made numerous winter trips to Florida. An avid fan of the New England Patriots, Bob enjoyed tending to his yard, spending time with his family and especially spending time with his beloved wife Betty.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children James R. Warnock and his wife Carol of Lincoln,Vermont, Barbara A. Lloyd and her husband Geoffrey of Ottawa, Canada and Janice M. Smith and her husband John H. Smith, Jr. of Norton. He was the brother of Patricia Carr of Michigan and the late John F. and Russell W. Warnock, both of South Boston. He was the loving grandfather of Todd and Erin Warnock, Vanessa and Robert Lloyd, Jayme and Andrew Donndelinger, Jill Donovan, Lindsey and Joshua Smith and the late James Donndelinger. And he was blessed to be the great grandfather of Kosmo and Namid Ruiz-Warnock, Scout Heyns, Mackenzie Donovan, Shawn Michael Donovan and Kaitlyn "Katie-Kate" Donovan.
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