Mr. Robert J. Marrotte, of Taunton, died Wednesday, August 19 in Morton Hospital following a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of the late Elaine A. (Lefaivre)Marrotte. He was born 86 years ago in Taunton, the son of the late Alfred J. and Cora (Cote) Marrotte. He was educated in Taunton and had been a city resident for most of his life. Prior to his retirement, Bob had been employed as a machinist for his family’s business, AJM Electric Motor Repair, in Taunton for many years. Following his retirement, Bob assisted on many funeral services at The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home for a number of years. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War era. In his younger years, Bob enjoyed playing baseball, hockey, and fast-pitch softball. He was a communicant of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Taunton.
He leaves: 2 sons: Robert G. Marrotte of Nashua, N.H., and Raymond P. Marrotte and his wife, Dawn of Nashua, N.H.; 2 daughters: Paulette E. Marrotte of Taunton and Jeanne M. Costa of Taunton; 2 brothers: Rodolphe Marrotte of Westbrook, Me., and Joseph Richard Marrotte of Taunton, 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Bob was also the brother of the late Alfred, Gerald, Edmond, Hector, Clement and Armand Marrotte.
Funeral services will be held from The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Saturday, August 22 at 11:00 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. Jude the Apostle Church at 12:00 Noon. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held prior to the funeral, Saturday, from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, Ma., 02241-7005.