HAMPSTEAD, N.H. — Robert James “Papa” Curtin Sr., of Hampstead, N.H., formerly a life-long resident of Lynn, passed away after a brief illness on Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2016, in his home, surrounded by his loving family, he was 77. Born in Lynn on Sept. 29, 1939, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Woorster) Curtin. Papa was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn Trade with the Class of 1959. Bob married his sweetheart and best friend, Olympia “Chickie” Pasquale on Sept. 12, 1959, in St. Joseph’s Church in Lynn. The couple spent over 57 years in marriage and love together while raising and caring for their family. Papa served with the National Guard and upon his discharge, he worked for the Cushman Bakery as a baker before moving on to his career as a technician for over 31 years with Lynn Gas and Electric. In his later years, he enjoyed traveling with Chickie and his family to Disney World and the Florida parks. He was quite handy and put his skills to building and crafting picnic tables. He loved music and had a pleasant-sounding singing voice. He often sang “Over the Rainbow” which could be heard throughout his home. He and Chickie habitually hosted Sunday dinners where his meatballs and cooking regularly spoiled his family and guests. There was nothing Bob cherished more than time spent with his loving family. In addition to his wife Chickie, Bob is survived by his children: Robert J. Curtin Jr. and his wife Roberta of Middleton, Michael A. Curtin and his wife Robin of Lynn, Arthur J. Curtin and his wife, Michelle of Salem, N.H., and Mary E. Giguere and her husband Jimmy of Lynn, his grandchildren: Joshua Curtin and his companion Kelly and their son, Logan of Dracut, Joel Curtin, Christopher Curtin, Rachael Curtin, Ashley Curtin and her companion Eric DeAngelis of Sandown, N.H., Casey Curtin, Eric Giguere, and Allie Giguere. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald J. Curtin and his siblings: William and Arthur Curtin, Alice Klopotoski, Anna Malo, Mary O’Neil, and Margaret Huggins.
Service information: A funeral service will be held in the CUFFE-McGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn, on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at 2 p.m. Visiting hours will be held prior to the service from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to either: American Diabetes Assoc. P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312 or American Lung Assoc. National Direct Response Headquarters, 1200 Hosford St. Ste. 101, Hudson, WI 54016-9316. For online guest book, please visit Cuffemcginn.com.