Published in the April 2, 2020 edition.
WAKEFIELD — It is with great sorrow we say good bye to Robert “Irish” Weathers, loving husband and father to his family and friend to many. He passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife Sandy at his side on March 30, 2020. He will be greatly missed by all that have had the pleasure of knowing him.
Bob was a great husband and father that taught his children how to work. One of his favorite sayings, “learn to work and your fortune will be made” was how he lived his life and provided a life lesson for us all. He was thoughtful and caring to even the most casual of acquaintances. Whether you were family or friend he would give you the shirt off his back in times of need and was always willing to pitch in and offer his strong back and that of his family.
Bob served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and became a life member of the Elks in Lynnfield. He supported his family while employed at Wakefield Municipal Light Department in Wakefield until his retirement in 1997. He then traveled the world with his beloved wife Sandy, making many new friends along the way.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sandra Weathers (MacIntosh), his daughters Deb Desmond and her husband Dan of Seabrook, N.H., Susan Sheldon of Westbook, Maine, Judy Deslauriers and her husband Don of Wilton, N.H., Karen Valachovic and her husband Tom Fasanello of St. Augustine, Fla., and his son, Joe Weathers and his partner Lynn Mueller of St. Augustine, Fla.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Due to the current worldwide situation, services will be private. A celebration of Bob’s life is being planned for late spring/early summer as conditions permit.
Arrangements in the care of the McDonald Funeral Home, Wakefield.
