Robert L. Gavin

GRANITEVILLE – Robert “Bob” L. Gavin, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on November 6, 1934, in Barre, VT, he was the son of Michael J. and Doris (Hamilton) Gavin. He attended elementary school in Websterville, VT and Spaulding High School in Barre, VT.

On October 10, 1953, he married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Craige, at the St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Graniteville. After they married, they made their home in East Barre before moving to the home that he built in Graniteville.

Bob drove truck for over 40 years for several trucking companies:  H.P. Welch, Maislin, St. Johnsbury, and Prestons. He was a life-long member of the Teamsters Union. He was also a member of the Barre Elks Club and the Canadian Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and especially spending time at the family camp on Lake Eligo in Greensboro and enjoyed many pontoon boat rides around the Lake. Bob had a great personality and enjoyed sitting back and visiting with family and friends.

Survivors include his son, Michael Gavin of Graniteville; his daughter Kay O’Neil and her husband, Frank of Barre; his grandson Christopher O’Neil and his wife, Nicole of Fort Ann, NY; his granddaughter Karin Yefchak and her husband, Matthew and their sons, Cameron and Caleb of Williamstown; his sisters Barbara Brown and her husband, Maurice of Hyde Park; and Patricia Mills of Manchester, KY as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife, Beverly, his parents, and his brothers, Michael, Neil, and Lawrence.

A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre. Family and friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. The committal will be held immediately after the service at the St. Sylvester Cemetery in Websterville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Humane Society, PO Box 687, Montpelier, VT  05601.