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ROBERT LITTLEHALE Obituary

LITTLEHALE, Robert W. Of Somerville, Reading, and most recently a resident of Malden, died peacefully after his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer January 12, 2022. Bob is survived by his mother Shirley (Peterson) Kelley; children David of Charlotte, NC, Nancy and her wife Stephanie of Reading, and Steven and his husband Howard of Coral Gables, FL. He was the brother of Norma Robinshaw of Framingham and Kara Kelley of Haverhill. His beloved grandchildren include Michael, Ryan, Rachael, Megan, Callie and Dillon; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Bob is also survived by his devoted companion Elizabeth Allen of Braintree and his wife Elisabeth Littlehale and her daughter Kristen Wolf of Haverhill. Bob will live on in the many acts of kindness he performed throughout his lifetime. Visiting Hours: Information regarding virtual Memorial Service, please contact [email protected]

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 14 to Jan. 16, 2022.

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Heather Day

January 20, 2022

Dear Family and friends of Bob, I hope I may join with you in mourning the passing of this lovely man. I served on committees with him, danced with him, and enjoyed social occasions with him at home and in other venues -- think Pinewoods, and the demo team. My heart is sad to think there will be no more of these, but the memories will remain. My condolences, Heather Day

Adored by his grandkids

Nancy Littlehale

January 20, 2022

Sally and David Grubb

January 19, 2022

Bob was such an important part of Pinewoods Scottish Dancing, and so many other places too where we danced with him. He and Betty were the first two of our dancing friends to buy our Pinewoods Auction item of a long weekend in the Finger Lakes. It was such fun to have them to stay. We will miss Bob.

Deborah Leary

January 18, 2022

Bob was always the first person to ask me to dance. I will miss him at pinewoods.

Sam Scioli

January 18, 2022

Many a great times on Fremont St. Great fishing buddy you will be missed my heart felt sympathy goes out to his family rest in peace my friend.

William Marinelli

January 14, 2022

Growing up, Bob was the best cousin a boy could have, as was his sister, Norma. My deepest sympathies to his family.

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