Robert A. (Bob) Englund, age 81 of Northborough, died May 1, 2015 at the Coleman House in Northborough. He leaves his wife Patricia (Mathieu) Englund of 58 years and four sons: William R. and wife Ann of Hopedale; Paul S. and wife Leana of Dallas, Texas; Robert, Jr. and wife Wendy of Fredericksburg, Virginia and David E. and girlfriend Allison Carlsen of Clinton; eight grandchildren: William and wife Mary Hunter, Katherine, Lily, Althea, Wyatt, Nolan, Marina, Brendon; step-granddaughter Kiana and one step great grand-child Gavin; a sister Marion Poulin and friend Bill Mossberg of New Hampshire; a niece and two nephews.

Born in New York City on June 18, 1933, Bob was the son of Arnold and Signe (Carlson) Englund and has lived in Northborough 55 years. Besides his parents, he was pre-deceased by an infant grandson Michael.

Upon graduating from Shrewsbury High School, he was the youngest member of a survey team that worked on the construction of the Air Force Base in Thule, Greenland. He served in the Army (Army Security Agency) during the Korean Conflict.

Bob Graduated from Clark University and was employed by Meta-fil Manufacturing Company, TPS Corporation and Crossmark, Inc. He enjoyed playing the piano, reading, feeding the birds and he especially cherished time spent with his children and grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Coleman House for their excellent care and compassion during Bob's stay over the past year.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 from 5-8 P.M. at Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main St. in Northborough. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 10 a.m. in St. Bernadette Church, 266 Main St. in Northborough. Burial, with military honors will follow in the Howard St. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob's name to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation or to Wounded Warriors. For online condolences, please visit www.haysfuneralhome.com