Robert Royal

Obituary of Robert F. Royal

Granby—Robert Francis Royal, 87, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Son of the late Francis and Dorothy (Adams) Royal, he was born in North Adams, MA on April 23, 1934. He left Drury High (but graduated) to enlist in the United States Air Force and served his country proudly during the Korean War.

    Bob was a manufacturing engineer and worked for Worthington Corp./Atlas Copco, retiring after 45 years there. He loved working in the yard and could not wait for spring to come so he could get back out again.

    Bob will be dearly missed by all who knew him, including the girl next door that he married, his loving wife of 64 years, Lela (Bass) Royal. He will also be missed by his daughter, Tamara (Tammy) Royal of Granby; his two nephews, Richard Royal, of Cheshire, and family and Allan Royal, of North Adams, and family; as well as many extended family members and friends. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother John (Jack), as well as his daughter, Ann M. Royal who passed away in August 2020.

    Visitation will be Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 1:00-3:00pm at Beers & Story South Hadley Funeral Home, 646 Newton St. A funeral home service will immediately follow, beginning at 3:00pm.

The family kinds asks that absolutely no flowers are sent, and instead, wishes for contributions to a charity of one’s choice in memory of Bob.

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Saturday
22
May

Visitation

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Saturday, May 22, 2021
Beers & Story Funeral Homes, South Hadley
646 Newton Street
South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States
Saturday
22
May

Funeral Home Service & Military Honors

3:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Saturday, May 22, 2021
Beers & Story Funeral Homes, South Hadley
646 Newton Street
South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States
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