Robert C. Trimble, Sr. passed away peacefully March 1st while wintering in Florida. He had successfully recovered from extensive heart surgery and was active up to his last days. Bob had a strong positive spirit, was a hard working person, and served in many philanthropic endeavors. He was quick to tell wonderful tales from his life experiences that were always "true stories".

Bob was born January 20th 1932 in Northborough, MA, where he grew up a small town local boy. He began racing stock cars at Westboro Speedway at the young age of 12. He married, raised a family, and built a successful business all in Northborough. As the founder of Everybody's Bicycle and Hobby Shop, he sold and serviced many items throughout his 50 year career; bicycles, models, slot cars, RC cars, mopeds, BMX bicycles. Bob was well known throughout town. Bob served the town of Northborough in many capacities over his lifetime and spawned many businesses.

He served in the Army during the Korean War and was stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington State. He married his love and lifelong partner, Joyce Flynn in 1955 and they had 3 children. Bob was an avid collector and student of history, amassing a unique antique bicycle collection, among others. Bob was a member of the Siloam Masonic Lodge in Westboro, MA and a member of the Fire Brigade at the Aleppo Shriner Lodge in Wilmington, MA. He was proud to serve those in need and was a dedicated patriot.

Bob was the captain of the Massachusetts Chapter of American Wheelman and could be seen riding his penny farthing high wheel bicycle in the Gimbels Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, as well as many other local parades closer to home. Bob was considered a friend to many Libraries, where he would display his acclaimed mobile antique bicycle museum to raise funds for children's literacy programs.

In Bob's latter years, he enjoyed spending time with his grandson Jacob and great-nephews David and Ben Larson. He would entertain them with his vast knowledge, wonderful stories, and his unique collection of things that constantly amazed. He enjoyed traveling the country in his Airstream trailer and continued to make new friends wherever he went, well into his golden years.

Bob was preceded by his loving wife of 57 years, Joyce (Flynn) Trimble. He leaves behind his cherished children, Bobb Trimble, Jr. and Jennifer Trimble, both of Boston, Massachusetts, Brenda (Trimble) and her husband Stephen LaJeunesse and only grandchild Jacob LaJeunesse, of Indialantic, Florida.

A graveside service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, March 23rd at 11:30 AM at the Howard Street Cemetery in Northborough. The family will receive family & friends following the ceremony at Romaines Restaurant, 299 West Main Street #1, Northborough, MA.

Donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114