Robert D. "Bobby" Magnett, 69, of Clewiston, FL died June 15, 2008 unexpectedly at home.
Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of the late Andrew and Annie (Lopes) Magnett, he lived in Providence before retiring to Clewiston five years ago.
He was formerly employed as a Longshoreman with the International Longshoremen's Association Local # 1329 in Providence for many years until retirement.
Mr. Magnett enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and watching sports.
Survivors include his 2 sons, Robert Magnett, Jr. and Dwayne Nelson, both of New Bedford; 4 daughters, Robyn Nelson, Stacey Nelson and Kim Payne, all of New Bedford, and Evelyn Nelson-Houser of Perth Amboy, NJ; 2 brothers, Ronald Magnett and his wife Sharon of New Bedford and Alvin Magnett and his wife Shirley of Freetown; 2 sisters, Carroll Lane of Augusta, GA and Beverly Nobre of Brooklyn, NY; his aunt, Dorothy Souto of Taunton; 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; good friends Raymond Silva and Carlos DiCastanzo, both of Rhode Island and several nieces and nephews.
He was the grandfather of the late William "Booda" Payne and the brother of the late Audrey Evora, James Magnett and Andrew Magnett, Jr.
His Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 7th at 11 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours Sunday, July 6th from 4-8 PM.