Robert A. Lemmer

WINCHENDON – Robert A. Lemmer, 86, of Winchendon, died peacefully Friday morning, February 18, 2022 at the home of his daughter, with his family at his side.

He was born in Boston on April 11, 1935, son of the late Clarence and Rachel (Lord) Lemmer and spent his early years in the Boston area.  Bob grew up in Winchendon and enlisted in the United States Army while in high school.  He proudly served his country during the Korean War and graduated from Murdock High School in 1957 following his discharge.

Bob worked for 49 ½ years at New England Wooden Ware until his retirement.  In earlier year, Bob worked as a butcher at First National.  Bob was a longtime member of the United Parish and served as its sexton for many years.  He also chaired its Youth Group for 19 years.  Active in little league, Bob served as its president at one time.  Bob had also served as union president while employed at New England Wooden Ware.

He leaves his wife, Patricia L. (Gauthier) Lemmer; his children, Cheryl deOliveira of Lunenburg, Bonnie Batchelder of Winchendon, Christy Maillet of Knoxsville, TN, Marc Lemmer of Lampases, TX, Steven Lemmer of Grand Prairie, TX, Matthew Lemmer of OH and Jennie LeBlanc of Winchendon; his stepchildren, Shawn Morris of Jaffrey, NH and Ticia Conlon of Barre; three sisters, Susan Tonet of Winchendon, Virginia Cutler of Fitchburg and Joan Boudreau of Indiana; many grandchildren and many great grandchildren.  Bob was preceded in death by two sons, Robert A. Lemmer Jr and James A. Lemmer; a stepson, Adam Morris and a sister, Ruth Nawotny.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, February 27, 2022 from 2 to 4 P.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon.

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 28, 2022 at 11:30 A.M. in the United Parish, 39 Front Street, Winchendon.

Burial, with military honors, will follow in Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the United Parish, 39 Front Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.

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