Robert "Skip" Wallace
April 15, 1948 ~ October 19, 2016
SALEM- Robert “Skip” Wallace, 68, passed away on October 19, 2016 in Salem Hospital. He was the loving husband of Mary Beth (Remon) Wallace with whom he shared 36 years of marriage.
Born in Beverly on April 15, 1948, he was the son of the late Carl P. and Hazel L. (Watts) Wallace. Skip was raised and educated in Danvers and had been a resident of Salem for many years. Skip enjoyed making people laugh and helping others.
In addition to his wife, Mary Beth, he is survived by his two children, Trenda Wallace of Tewksbury and Robby Wallace of Lenox, his siblings, Bruce Wallace of S. Carolina, Richard Wallace and his wife, Donna of Danvers and Judith Brown and her husband, Paul of Danvers and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his granddaughter, Katelyn.
His Funeral Services will be private. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Skip’s name to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave., Salem, MA, 01970.
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My dearest uncle Skip,
Ill always have so many great memories of you. From being a small child, to a grown adult, you have always showed how much i meant to you. You always knew how to make everyone laugh and lift people up when they were down. My heart is broken knowing you are gone forever. I know you arent suffering any more and im greatful for that. I pray your watching over aunty marybeth and robby. They need you to help them through this sad difficult time. I remember when i was a kid and thought i was special because you always pulled money from my ears lol and i thought you had magical powers 🙂 we had so many great talks and i always enjoyed your hugs and kisses. Life definitely won’t be the same without you. Im blessed that i had the chance to say my goodbyes to you. I love you uncle skip u will always be in my heart. I could go on for days writing about you but you know how much i loved you as your dearest niece. Fly high sweet angel. This isnt goodbye its ill see you later : ( xoxo
My dearest uncle skip. Words can not describe the pain and sadness i feel. You were an awesome uncle that always showed his love for all his nieces and nephews. You could light up any room and get the party started with your funny sense of humor you had. You definitely knew how to lift anyone up when they were feeling down. I have so many great memories of you that will forever be in my heart. Im grateful i got the chance to tell you i love you and say my goodbyes. My hearts broken. Life will never be the same without you uncle skip : ( you always showed your love you had for me as your niece and i will miss all your kisses and hugs. You were an awesome uncle don’t ever forget that. As a kid i thought you had magical powers because you always pulled quarters from ears lol and i thought i was special haha. I could go on for days all the laughs and talks we had over the years. Ill never forget you. May you watch over aunty marybeth and robby and help them during this sad difficult time. I hate saying goodbye so this isnt a goodbye its until we meet again someday. I love you so much infinity and beyond. Fly high sweet angel xoxo say hello to my bammy and nana for me. Rip uncle skip
Always there when you needed him. Great friend and could always make you laugh when you him. Gonna miss you, Love Jan
Uncle Skip, there are no good byes, so until i see you again, keep smiling, keep those jokes rolling and light up the heavens with your great sense of humor. I’ll love you always. My memories of you are all great ones. Rest easy Uncle Skippy love always Krissy ❤️
Please accept my family’s heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort in fond memories, and The Almighty God’s promise in the Bible, to restore those asleep in death to perfect life on a paradise Earth.