PULSON, Robert M. "Bob", a lifelong resident of Winthrop, passed away peacefully, at home, after a long illness, with his wife by his side on May 2, 2013. He was 77 years old. He was born and raised in Winthrop, where he could always be close to the ocean. He was the beloved husband of Nancy B. (Juggins) Pulson. Beloved father and step-father of Bryan W. MacPhail of Jamaica Plain, Suzanne B. MacPhail of Plaistow, N.H. Warren S. MacPhail and his wife Daniela and John “BJ” MacPhail and his wife Lisa, all of Winthrop, Meredith J. Tattelman and her husband Andy of Southborough, Cindy Smith and the late Robert M. Pulson Jr. Adored grandfather of Cormac and Fiona MacPhail, Luke, Jessica and Natalia MacPhail, and Joshua and Anna Tattelman. Dear brother of Barbara Oliver and her husband Victor of Sandwich. Visiting hours will take place at the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Fri. May 10 between 4-6pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home beginning at 6pm. Relatives and friends are invited. Donations in his name can be made to the Cottage Park Yacht Club c/o Youth Sailing Program 1 Baker Sq. Winthrop, MA. 02152. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a graduate of Winthrop High School class of 1954 and later graduated from Wentworth Institute, with a degree in engineering. While serving in the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Coast Guard, he adventurously played football with his shipmates on arctic ice and visited both the North and South Pole. He would say with smile that he walked “around the world” in fifteen minutes. Bob was a member of the Cottage Park Yacht Club, a sailing and boating enthusiast and owner of “The Minx” an Indian Class sail boat. He was also a regular on the Thursday night CPYC men's bowling team. Bob was a also a member of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078. Bob's hobby and true passion was carpentry. Truly gifted with his hands there wasn't anything he couldn't build or fix; from canoes and kayaks, to home furnishings for his family. He was happiest in his barn, crafting masterpieces for his family, or setting out to sail on the Indian. His dry humor was most enjoyed by those closest to him. For guestbook and directions, please visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com.