Northborough- Robert S. Giles, 72, died on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 after a 9-month courageous battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Charlotte A. (Regnier), who died in 2001. He leaves his daughter, Christine Davison and her husband George of Franklin, his son, Kenneth Giles and his wife Terry of Northborough; 6 grandchildren; Lindsay Sinclair, Samuel Sinclair, Joseph Sinclair, Olivia Giles, Jennifer Davison, Sarah Davison; 1 great- grandson, Samuel Sinclair; 2 sisters, Sue Bermudez of NH, Jean Ordonez of FL. He is predeceased by his brother, Richard Giles. Born in Marlborough, son of the late Stuart I. and Norma E. (Sprott) Giles. He attended Marlborough High School and graduated from WPI. For 43 years, Bob worked for Raytheon Corp. in Waltham as an Engineer and spent 2 of those years as an instructional teacher for guided missile systems. He served in the Massachusetts National Guard for many years, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. Bob was currently serving as Commander for the Northborough American Legion Post #234. He was a member of the Northborough Lions Club and was honored "Man of the Year" in 2012. Bob was also an active member in the Northborough Senior Center, Habitat for Humanity, and Founder and member of Northborough Wind Turbine Committee. Calling hours will be held on Friday, June 22, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main Street, Northborough. Bob's funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 12 p.m. in St. Bernadette Church, 266 Main Street, Northborough. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Marlborough. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. For online condolences, please visit: www.haysfuneralhome.com