CONLON, Robert J. Of Dedham, April 13, 2014. Born in Brookline, retired firefighter Town of Brookline. Beloved husband of Maisie Conlon for 57 years. Devoted father of Kevin, Brian, Glenn, Sean, Robert, Scott, and Kathleen Conlon. Brother of Dorothy Dobson and her husband Arthur, Nancy Poulter, Claire Jordan, and the late Margaret Johnson. Papa to 13 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. "While I was alive I flew like an eagle. Do not grieve over me, but prepare yourselves to join me. Maisie carry on as I know you will, I loved you very much! To my wonderful children with my blessings I reluctantly leave you. Take care of each other and your mother. The answers you seek are in the Bible. Peace and love, Dad."
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Wednesday at 10 am. Funeral Mass at St. Anne Church, Readville, at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8. Interment private. Veteran of the Korean War. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Robert's memory to Missionaries of Africa, 1622 21st Street NW, Washington DC 20009-1089.