Robert “Bob” Palmer

Rehoboth – Robert “Bob” Palmer, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Morton Hospital in Taunton. He was the beloved husband of Carole A. (Lussier) Palmer. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Robert D. Palmer, Sr. and Irene M. (Theroux) Pariseau.

Bob worked as a driver for Bay Crane Northeast in Smithfield, and genuinely enjoyed the people he worked with. A talented man, Bob built and designed his very own 1933 Ford Coupe, which was something he was very proud of. He was a great cook who loved spending time with his family.

Besides his loving wife, he is survived by a son, Cody D. Palmer of Rehoboth; a sister, Deborah Nelson and her husband, Bill, of Pawtucket; a brother; a niece, Emily Nelson of Pawtucket; two nephews, Kris Nelson of Pawtucket and Jeff Nelson of North Kingstown; one great-nephew; three great-nieces and a sister-in-law, Paula Horton and her husband, Steve, of Warren, ME. He was the brother-in-law of the late Moe and Paul Lussier.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 984 Taunton Ave., Seekonk. VISITATION was held on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. in WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Floral tributes were respectfully omitted. Memorial donations to Anawan Fire Association, 334 Anawan St., Rehoboth, MA 02769 would be appreciated. www.TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com