Robert Marsh, Herald, Globe Proofreader, World War II Vet, Dies at 87

Obituary via Duckett Funeral Home of JS Waterman:

Robert Joseph Marsh, 87, of Sudbury, died on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 after a lengthy illness.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Anne Marie (Cannistraro) Marsh; four children, Marylee Marsh of Sudbury, Robert Marsh, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Milford, NH, John “Jack” Marsh of Nashua, NH, and lizabeth McDonald and her husband Kevin of Framingham; five grandchildren,
Shannon, Matthew, Timothy, Colleen and Bridget McDonald, all of Framingham; two sisters‐in‐law, and many nieces and nephews.

Robert was born on December 25, 1927 in Chicopee Falls, son of John Francis and Mary Esther (Carrow) Marsh. He later moved to Spingfield with his family. He attended Cathedral High School, and graduated from Berkeley Preparatory School. He attended Suffolk University.

Bob served in the United States Navy during World War II and moved to Boston upon his honorable discharge in 1946. He worked for the Boston Herald and Boston Globe for many years, as a proof‐reader, and in the composing room. Bob resided in Waltham with his wife, Anne, until building their family’s home in Sudbury in 1955.

In 1962, Bob started his own label printing company, Colormark, Inc., out of his home in Sudbury. He owned and operated the company until his retirement at which time his sons, BobJr. and Jack continued operations of the thriving business, currently located in Nashua, NH.
Bob loved his community. He was very active in the Sudbury Little League, serving as Purchasing Agent, and as a Manager for several teams. He was a founding member and communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Parish; and a long‐time member of the Knights of Columbus. Bob was very artistically talented. As a young boy, he sang with his parish’s boys’ choir; and as he grew, his boy soprano voice blossomed into a beautiful Irish tenor. He was also a gifted artist and spent many hours at his easel. He also enjoyed playing the harmonica - family birthday celebrations were always special with harmonica accompaniment. He was very fond of Irish music, but he especially loved spending time with his family.

Funeral services will be held Monday, August 24, 2015 at 9:00 A. M. from the Duckett – J. S. Waterman Home of Memorial Tribute, 656 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. in Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 160 Concord Road, Sudbury.

Burial will follow at the New North Cemetery in Sudbury.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, August 23, 2015 from 5‐9 P.M. at the funeral home.