Robert J. Dexter, 88 of Whitman passed away peacefully in the company of his family, Friday, June 1st. He was the loving husband of Vera (Stewart) Dexter, having recently celebrated 65 years of marriage.
Bob was born in Whitman where, together with his wife Vera, he later designed and built his own home. He was educated in the Whitman Schools. He was the son of the late Francis and Mary (Crowley) Dexter.
He served in the United States Army in WWII, as a medic and was part of the famous Anzio Beach Landing.
After the war, he worked in sales for Oscarson’s Upholstering Company of Brockton. He bought the business in 1970 and relocated to Whitman. He ran a successful upholstery business for over 30 years, making many long-time customers and friends.
Bob was also a member of the First Congregational Church of Whitman.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his loving daughters: Sharon D. Murray married to Dennis of Whitman, Jill S. LeBlanc, partner of Dr. John O’Brien of Carver and Hingham; grandfather of Sara M. Deeb married to Michael of Bridgewater and Laura B. Murray of Whitman; great-grandfather of Madison G. Deeb of Bridgewater. He was also the brother of the late Helen Stork, Margaret (Betty) Johnson and John (Bud) Dexter and preceded in death by his son-in-law Richard LeBlanc.
His funeral will be held on Thursday June 7th at 11:00AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte 58 @the rotary) Whitman. Interment will be follow in the Fern Hill Cemetery, Hanson, MA. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 6th from 4:00-7:00PM.