Robert E. Silver of Randolph, formerly of Canton & Stoughton passed away April 6th at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. Born in Boston, he was raised in Roslindale and attended Boston Schools and graduated from Boston University with a degree in English. He was a veteran of WW II where he served in the 82nd Airborne Division. He worked as the Sealer of Weights and Measures for the City of Newton & the Town of Canton and was the Past President of the Massachusetts Department of Weights & Measures. He was also a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #24 in Canton. Beloved husband of the late Janet (Hunt) & Barbara (Bogie). Father of Sherry Mcafferty & her husband Steven of Hanover, Kenneth Silver of RI, Melisa Silver of Newton, NH, Robert E. Jr. of Fort Stewart, GA & the late Eric Silver. Grandfather of Alison Silver of RI, Megan & Patrick Mcafferty both of Hanover. Visiting hours omitted, services private.