Robert Weller

Robert Weller of Canton, MA, formerly of Newton, MA, entered into rest on May 6, 2021 at the age of 92.  Beloved husband of Gloria Crane Weller for 63 years.  Loving father of Daniel Weller and his wife Lisa of Westwood, MA and Linda Weller Gulman and her husband Max of Newton, MA.  Proud grandfather of Jessica and Paige Gulman, and Sophie Weller.  Dear son of the late Michael and late Pauline Weller, and brother of the late Herbert Weller and late Theodore Weller.

Bobby served in the U.S. military after being drafted during the Korean War.  He was quickly promoted to sergeant and ran a deployment section where he was stationed in Virginia.  Upon his return to Boston, he founded Robert Weller Corp. DBA Weller Carpets, where he continued to work until 2020.  He built the business, which is now over 60 years old and run by his son, Dan.

Bobby and Gloria shared a love of golf, skiing and bridge.  In the 60’s, he co-founded a family ski club in Franconia, NH from which he enjoyed lifelong friendships.  Bobby was known for his sense of humor, his loyalty and commitment to honesty in both his personal relationships and in business.  Both Bobby and Gloria enjoyed traveling in Europe and Israel, and for 19 years enjoyed a winter residence in West Palm Beach, FL.  Funeral arrangements will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hebrew Senior Life (https://www.hebrewseniorlife.org/giving) or the Lunder-Dineen Health Education Alliance of Maine (https://lunderdineen.org/support-us).