Robert A. Barnes
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Robert A. Barnes, 83, of 140 Holmes Road passed away peacefully August 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born in Hinsdale, MA. on June 27, 1939, son of Alfred and Ruth Barnes, he proudly called Hinsdale his home for his entire life. Mr. Barnes worked as an auto mechanic for forty-two years before retiring in 2002. He was a member of the Hinsdale Fire Department for more than forty years, serving ultimately as Fire Chief, for which he was immensely proud.
He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Hinsdale for many years and served as a Deacon in the past.
He was predeceased by his wife of forty years, Gloria, the love of his life, in 2000. He leaves behind a daughter, Patricia Solomon of Hinsdale, two sons, Robert of Las Vegas, NV, and Dennis of Hinsdale, one sister, Karen of Pittsfield, sixteen grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral Notice:
Funeral services for Robert will be private and for the immediate family. Burial will be in the Maple Street Cemetery in Hinsdale. If family and friends desire, donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Hinsdale Ambulance Fund in care of the Dwyer-Wellington Funeral Home. Please visit www.dwyerfuneral.com to leave condolences and remembrances.