Robert A. Raby

Robert A. Raby, 85, of Danver, passed away surrounded by his family on March 12, 2024, in his home. He shared a long, happy 56 years of marriage to his beloved late wife, Rita (Michaud) Raby. Born in Peabody on November 19, 1938, he was the son of the late Arthur and Eleanor (Swanton) Raby. He was raised and educated in Salem. His lengthy career began at Maynard Plastic where he was an Extrusion Die Maker, and subsequently, Avco as a Machinist, Harmony Metal as a Supervisor, Babco Industries and Locke Engineering as Sales and Manufacturing Manager and Aero Manufacturing. Bob had been a member and on the board of directors of the Klondike Club in Salem and also a member of the Polish Club in Danvers. Bob enjoyed hunting, boating, fishing, and spending time lakeside with his family. He is survived by his three children, Doreen Shane of Danvers, Deborah Gooding of Milton, NH and Bob Raby and his wife, Sophie of Danvers, his siblings, David Raby and his wife, Betty of SC, Philip Raby and his wife Kathy of Danvers and Ronald Raby and his wife Elizabeth of ME, his grandchildren, Donny Gooding and his partner Megan, Deanna Lefton and her husband Jordan, Nick, Jared and Anne Raby and granddaughter-in-law Caresse Raby, great grandchildren, Finnegan and Clover Mae and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his grandson Sam Raby. His Funeral Service will be held at 10AM on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at C.R. Lyons & Sons, 28 Elm St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody. Visitation will be held from 4-7PM on Monday, March 18, 2024, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Robert’s name to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA, 01923. Online direction and condolences are available at www.LyonsFuneral.com