Robert W. Dancer

Robert William Dancer, a longtime resident of Dover, died Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 at the Staley Tippett House in Needham after a long illness.  He was 91.  Robert was born June 8, 1918 in Boston, Massachusetts, the last surviving child of Andrew W., and Florence (McDowell) Dancer.  He was the brother of the late A. George Dancer, Andrew Dancer, Ada Dancer, and Mary McGowan.  Robert was a member of the Merchant Marine during World War Two.  He retired in 1980 after working for 40 years as a carpenter for the carpenter’s union local #67.  He was the beloved and generous uncle of 6 nieces and nephews, and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews.  Private burial will be in Dover Cemetery in Dover, Mass.  Please omit flowers by Robert’s request.