Robert F. Pond, Sr.

November 10, 2020

Robert passed away quietly at the VA Hospital in West Roxbury MA, fittingly in the waning minutes of the birthday for his beloved Marine Corps and just before the beginning of Veteran’s Day 2020. Bob was a veteran of the Korean War serving his country for 3 years from 1952 to 1955 achieving the rank of Sergeant (E5). Bob was predeceased by his wife Claire. They were happily married for almost 50 years. Bob was also predeceased by his son Donny of Attleboro and his daughter Denise and her husband Dave, both of Pawtucket, and his sisters Virginia and Phyllis and his brother Halsey (Bud). He is survived by sons Jim of Smithfield and Bob of Coventry and his wife Lauren. Also, by his sister in-law Marge. He also leaves behind 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He will be cremated and no services will be held at this time. A military service and internment will take place at a later date at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery.