Robert L. "Bob" McHugh, age 91, a longtime resident of Maynard, passed away peacefully at his home while surrounded by family on January 28, 2024.

He was born on April 2, 1932 to the late Francis C. and Alice C. (McNamara) McHugh in Concord. Bob was the sixth of twelve children, all of whom preceded him in death. In addition to his parents and siblings, Bob was predeceased by sons, Robert L. Jr., Dennis U., and Keith P., and grandchildren, Jessica P. McHugh and Bryan R. Madden.  Bob is survived by children, Lauri P. (Gaetz) McHugh, Darren P. McHugh, Wendy M. Bandzul and her husband John, John F.K. McHugh, Liberty E. Pilsch and her husband Michael, and nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Bob worked alongside his siblings and extended family at the three generation McHugh family farm on Lexington Road in Concord as a child.  A graduate of Concord High School, Bob enlisted in the United States Army in 1952.  Bob often expressed gratitude for the experiences provided during his military service, citing these were among the most formative of his life.  Especially proud of his service to his country, Bob was rarely seen without his Korean War veteran cap and continued to support our service men and women throughout his life.

After returning from Korea, and beginning his family in Stow, Bob began work for Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) of Maynard as a Tractor Trailer Driver.  Recognition of his technical expertise in driving within DEC and national truck driving rodeos led to Bob being recruited as a stunt truck driver for a Hollywood film in the early 1980s.

Upon retirement from DEC, Bob spent nearly two decades as a popular school safety monitor at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School. He was recognized by the students as both a friendly and no nonsense kind of gentleman.  Bob retired from Acton-Boxborough schools at age 80.   His retirement was spent enjoying community concerts, particularly Irish, big band, and patriotic music, good conversation, long drives, crossword puzzles, an occasional horse race, and, of course, the smiles and adoration of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Family and friends will gather for visiting hours at Dee Funeral Home, 27 Bedford Street, Concord Center on Friday, February 2nd from 5 to 8 pm.  Bob's funeral will be held on Saturday, February 3rd at 10:30 am from the Dee Funeral Home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:30 am in St. Bernard's Church at Holy Family Parish, 12 Monument Square, Concord Center.  Burial will follow with United States Army military honors at Brookside Cemetery, Stow.  Services will conclude with a reception at the Maynard Elks Lodge.

Concord's Town Flag will fly at half-staff on Saturday, February 3, 2024 in recognition of Bob's dedicated service to our country during the Korean War.

Maynard bids farewell to a beloved member of its community. Rest in peace, Robert McHugh. Your legacy will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved you.

Arrangements are entrusted to Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord.