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FRAMINGHAM – Robert David Long, 84, of Framingham died on May 5, 2020.

Beloved husband of Mary (Davis) Long. Devoted father of Marie Merchant and her husband Jim of Florida and Susan Long of Upton. Loving grandfather of Samantha Swords and her husband Brett, Skylar Rupert, Justin, April and Bret Hackenson. Brother of the late Elizabeth Robataille. Son of the late David and Barbara (Berwick) Long.

“Bobby” will be greatly missed by his wife of 51 years, children and grandchildren, his cousins, nieces and nephews.

He enjoyed swimming in his pool in the summer on Lilian Road, showing off his tan, his newspaper, his recliner in the evening and the Red Sox.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert’s name can be made to: The Learning Center for the Deaf, 848 Central Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or www.tlcdeaf.org or Plymouth Church, 87 Edgell Road, Framingham, MA 01701 or www.plymouthchurchframingham.org.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a celebration of his life will be held at a later date

By editor

Susan Petroni is the former editor for SOURCE. She is the founder of the former news site, which as of May 1, 2023, is now a self-publishing community bulletin board. The website no longer has a journalist but a webmaster.