Robert P. Beaudoin

POCASSET MASS-Robert Paul Beaudoin passed on March 4, 2022 at age 86 after a lengthy struggle with declining health. Bob was born on June 2, 1935 to Angela (Archambault) Beaudoin and Aime Beaudoin, Jr. in Barre Town, VT. He served in the US Navy from 1953-56, stationed on the USS Hornet; during his service he established himself as the Officers’ Barber, despite having any experience. Following discharge, he used the GI Bill to get his pilots’ license and attend barber school, eventually owning and running Bob’s Modern Barbershop in Westwood, MA and was a medal-winning archer. In retirement, he moved to Pocasset MA where he was an avid gardener, and was frequently found bird watching at Barlows Landing Beach. Throughout his life, Bob was passionate about farming, caring for animals, and above all, loving his children. Whether you knew him as Bob, Bobby, “Bobby da Bahbah”, Garden Bob, Flower Bob, Dad, Daddy or Papa, people were drawn to his charm, his dazzling smile, and the infectious laugh that caused...