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Robert McKinnley Mansfield Robert McKinley Mansfield, 82, a longtime resident of Malden, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose, Massachusetts. He was born 1928 in Wakefield, Massachusetts the son of the late George and Catherine Mansfield. After high school, he enlisted in the US Navy to help our countries fight in WWII. He saw action in the Pacific Theatre aboard different vessels, most notably the USS Tarawa, which had survived numerous kamikaze attacks. He was discharged honorably in 1952. 1955, Bob married his sweetheart, Marylin Eaton, and the two settled down in Malden to raise their family. They shared over 55 years together until Marilyn’s passing less than a year ago. After his return from the war, he took employment as a truck driver for a short time before entering into retail sales. He began selling electronics including TVs and radios. He then took a sales position with Kimballs Jewelers. He stayed in the jewelry industry for many years, eventually taking a management position in the Jewelry Building in Boston. Upon his retirement from the jewelry business, Bob began working as a crossing guard for the City of Malden. For many years he worked the corner of Ferry St. and Eastern Avenue next to the Cheverus School. He continued this until recent health concerns forced his retirement. Bob was a founding member of Club 24 in Malden. He enjoyed playing games, especially cribbage and pool. He was also very fond of horses, and followed the racing circuit for years, becoming friends with many horse owners and jockeys. He is survived by his son, Robin Mansfield of Antrim, NH, his daughter, Susan Mills and husband Edward of Malden, MA, and his grandchildren, Kristopher, Raymond and Kari Mansfield, C.J. Searle, and Sean Mills, and his sister, Lorraine Meuse of Andover. He was preceded in death by his wife Marylin, his father George Mansfield; his mother Catherine Mansfield, his brothers, George, Frederick, and Stanley Mansfield, and his sister, Virginia Sampson. A time of Visitation will be at Weir - MacCuish Funeral Home on Thursday, Feb 3rd, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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