LEICESTER; Robert B. Salsman, 86, of 591 Henshaw St., Rochdale, a section of Leicester, died Monday, May 18 in his home after an illness.
He was the husband of Gloria M. (Barriere) Salsman who died in 2005.
He leaves two sons; Ronald S. Salsman of Daytona, FL., Mark S. Salsman and his wife Michelle who were living with him and providing care for the last two years, a daughter, Roberta E. Kravitz and her husband David of Worcester, a sister, Shirley Smith of East Hampton, four grandchildren; Robyn Goldberg, Kimberly Stiller, Meaghan Salsman, Ashley Markley, seven great-grandchildren; Rebekah, Max and Johathan Goldberg, Paige and Brynn Stiller, Jesse Fortin, Brittany Aldrich, a great-great grandson, Jayden Salsman and two nieces.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of Abner S. & Edith (Dean) Salsman.
Mr. Salsman worked in the maintenance department at Congregation Beth Israel in Worcester for over 50 years, retiring in 1996.
He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Worcester.
He enjoyed fishing and camping. He also had a great fondness for his dogs.
A Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 22 at 12 p.m. in the MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester.
A calling hour will precede the Service from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m in the Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Greenville Baptist Cemetery, Rochdale.
Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter, PO Box 136, East Brookfield, MA, 01515.