Robert E. Beck age 61 of W. Bridgewater, formerly of Canton passed away April 1st at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston after a long illness. Born in Norwood, he was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School and Massasoit Community College. He worked as a Welder and in Sales for Vacuum Tube Industries in Canton & Brockton. He served on the Nuclear Submarine the USS Sam Houston during the Vietnam Era. He was an Usher at St. Ann’s Church in W. Bridgewater and an Assistant Coach for the W. Bridgewater Little League. Beloved husband of Patricia L. (Rock). Father of Robert E. Jr. of W. Bridgewater. Brother of the late Francis Beck. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Monday 5-8 pm. Funeral mass at St. Ann’s Church 103 N. Main St. W. Bridgewater Tuesday morning at 11. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, W. Bridgewater. Donations may be made in his memory to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute 44 Binney St. Boston, MA 02115. Guestbook and directions see www.dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.com