Obituary of Robert Edward "Bob" Driscoll
Robert Edward “Bob” Driscoll, 69, proud longtime resident of Peabody, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 24, 2016 doing what he loved most playing hockey. Born in Everett, MA, he grew up with his loving parents, Dan and Marguerite, and his six siblings in Saugus, MA. He matriculated at Saugus High School and graduated from St. Mary’s Lynn in 1964. He received his Bachelor of Arts from St. Dunstan’s University in Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, and earned a Master of Arts in Education from Salem State College in 1974. Bob was known for his exceptional work as a teacher, a coach and a public servant. Teaching was his vocation in the truest sense of the word; he took particular joy in imparting his knowledge, experience, and joy of learning and competition to others, especially the youth he spent his life mentoring. He spent the greater part of his career teaching History at Northeast Regional Metropolitan Vocational High School in Wakefield. He coached various sports, most notably ice hockey at Masconomet Regional High School, where he was hailed as a legendary hall of fame coach, winning games and awards, but more importantly shaping young people’s lives. Bob treated his students and athletes as though they were his own children, mentoring them and holding them to high expectations. He also served as the Ward 4 City Councilor in Peabody for 28 years, where he worked tirelessly to improve the city on behalf of its citizens. He is survived by his beloved wife of over 45 years, Sally, and his ten children: Bobby Jr., his wife Karen and their three children of Scottsdale, AZ, Sara Driscoll McKenna, her husband Mark and their four children, of PEI, Canada, Mark of Santa Barbara, CA, Joseph of Eagle Point, OR, Tisha Driscoll Tubbs, her husband Curtis and their two children of Oakland CA, Bridget of Boston, Maggie Driscoll McCormick and her husband Nick of Tampa, FL, Sean of Boston, Katelyn of Los Angeles, CA and Teddy of Los Angeles, CA. He is also survived by his six siblings: Daniel and Ellen Driscoll of Lynn, Marybeth and Peter Wonson of Essex, John and Susan Driscoll of Lynnfield, Martha and Richard Healey of Kingston, NH, David Driscoll of Salem, Stephen and Margaret Driscoll of Manchester-by-the-Sea, and countless nieces, nephews and cousins. His absence will be felt by everyone who had the privilege of knowing Bob and his infectious positivity. Visiting hours with the family will be held on Thursday, April 28th from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home at 82 Lynn Street, Peabody, MA. His Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, April 29th at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church at 16 Church Street, Peabody, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “Coach Bob’s Memorial Fund” c/o Eastern Bank, 37 Foster Street, Peabody, MA 01960, or electronically through PayPal https://www.paypal.me/coachbobsmemorial (Account: coachbobsmemorialfund@gmail.com ). Please visit www.ccbfuneral.com for directions, online obituary and memorial guest book.
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Cemetery Service
Friday, April 29, 2016
Funeral
Friday, April 29, 2016St. John the Baptist Church16 Church StreetPeabody, MA11:00AM
Visitation 1
Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home82 Lynn StreetPeabody, MAThursday, April 28, 20163:00PM8:00PM
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