Hudson/Northborough – Robert H. Goldman, 84, of Northborough, and resident of Hudson for over 50 years, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility. He leaves the love of his life and wife of over 60 years, Lorraine (Alix) Goldman.
Bob was born of the late Joseph and Edith (Tannebaum) Goldman in Cambridge. He was raised in Cambridge, attending local schools and spent summers at his family’s home and store at Lake Boone in Hudson. He served in the Navy in both the Pacific and Mediterranean during the Korean War.
Besides over 30 years with IBM, he was well-known for his love of tools and fixing homes and cars, even working as a pit crew member for several local stock car racers.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Cheryl White of Clinton, Deborah Quinn of Auburn, and Mark Goldman of Hudson; two grandchildren, Sean Quinn and Shannon Emilyta, both of Oxford; one great-grandson, Jakob Emilyta of Oxford, a sister-in-law, Theresa Perry (Terry Alix); and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of Samuel, David (Henry) and Nester (Nishi) and Etta (Sis) Blanks.
Family and friends may attend a calling hour Sunday, Feb. 21, from 10-11 a.m., at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, 50 Central Street, Hudson, followed by a service and celebration of Robert’s life at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial services will follow in Forestvale Cemetery, Hudson.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Robert may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016 or the Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.
