Robert W Hart, 79, of Northborough, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at home after a short illness.
He was born March 16, 1932 in Lancaster, MA, son of John B. and Cecile (Pelletier) Hart.
He leaves his loving wife, Shirley A. (Mangan) Hart; his daughter, Robin A. and husband Gregory Sloan of Stow, MA; his sons, Robert T. Hart and wife Shirley, of Boxford, MA, Stephen J. Hart and wife Margaret of Southborough, MA, and Kevin F. Hart and wife Claire of Grafton, MA. He also leaves his grandchildren, Alison, Jessica, and Elizabeth Hart, Brian, Catherine, and Gregory Hart, and Kevin Poore, Gabrielle and Nicole Sloan. He was pre-deceased by his daughters, Deborah Hart and Maureen Hart-McAlary, and his sister, Theresa Schartner of Lancaster. He leaves his sisters, Rita Ford, Juliette Constantino, and Lucille Shepard, and his brothers, Roger P. and George E. Hart, all of Lancaster.
Bob graduated from Lancaster High School in 1949, and attended Holy Cross College and Worcester Jr. College. He became licensed as a Mass. Registered Land Surveyor in 1953, and remained licensed continuously until his death.
He began his career in 1951 with MacCarthy Engineering Company, and later worked with W.T. Moore and Son on domestic and overseas projects. He then worked with Moore Surveying and Mapping Corporation as leader of the Survey Department until 1962.
Bob worked with Granger Contracting, Inc. from 1962 to 1979, serving in many positions. In 1980 he and his son Kevin formed their company R. W. Hart Associates, Inc., which continues to this day.
He served on the Northborough Planning Board and was a manager with the Northborough Little League during the 1960s. Bob was a sports enthusiast, and took great pleasure in watching his children and grandchildren play their many sports over the years. He was a founding member and longtime usher of St. Bernadette Church.
The family would like to thank the staff of the UMass Memorial Hospice for their compassionate care.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2011 from 5-8 p.m. in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main Street, Northborough. Bob’s funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, September 26, 2011 at 10 a.m. in St. Bernadette Church, 266 Main Street, Northborough. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. Bernadette Church, Building Fund, 266 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532. For online condolences, please visit: www.haysfuneralhome.com.
(Obituary via Worcester Telegram)
