Obituary of Robert J. Dolan

Loving and kind in all of his ways, upright and just to the end of his days; sincere and true in heart and mind, a beautiful memory he left behind. Robert J. Dolan, 89, of Amesbury and formerly of Peabody, died peacefully Monday evening surrounded by his loving family at his home following a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Nancy E (Flynn) Dolan with whom he shared over 65 years of marriage. Born in Salem, he was the son of the late H. Francis and Alice F (Regan) Dolan. He was raised and educated in Salem and was a graduate of Salem High School, class of 1947. He later lived in Peabody and has spent the last 16 years living in Amesbury. Bob was a veteran of the Korean War who served with the United States Air Force before his honorable discharged in 1953. Bob was an electrician who first worked for Salem Oil and Grease and then was employed with the city of Peabody firefighters Fire Alarm Company before retiring in 1999. He was a member of the AOH and Knights of Columbus, both in Peabody, he also enjoyed bowling and reading as well. Besides his loving wife, Bob is survived by his loving children, Paul and his wife Sara Dolan, Cheryl Dolan and her husband Jim DeWolf, Beth Dolan, Linda and her husband Bob Birmingham, and Julie Dolan, all of Amesbury, and is also survived by his devoted nine grandchildren, Mike and Dan Dolan, Liz and Brendan DeWolf, Kim, Colleen, and Bobby Liffers, and by Patrick and Brian Birmingham, and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his four brothers and three sisters. Following cremation, visiting hours will be held on Friday from 9:00 AM until 11:45 AM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St, Peabody, followed by his Funeral Mass at 12:00 PM at St. Ann’s Church, Peabody to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Burial will be in Cedar Grove, Peabody. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.