Fisherman Drowns

[Mike P]

The wake will be held on Thursday at the Richard Davis Funeral Home, on Route 3A in Manomet. Here's the obit from this morning:

Samuelson, Robert Walter, 43, “Bob” by accident while fishing. September 18, in Sandwich. Beloved son of Robert T. and Sharon (Webb) Samuelson of Manomet. Brother of Thomas Samuelson of CA, and Sherer Samuelson McGee of Middleboro. He also leaves his grandmother Barbara Jones of Mansfield, his life partner Mary Donovan of Manomet and many friends. Robert grew up in Plymouth went to Plymouth Schools. After graduation he joined the U.S. Coast Guard and served 4 years. He was the store manager of the Falmouth Bait and Tackle Shop. He was a member of Striper’s On Line, and he loved fishing. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday September 23, at the Richard Davis Funeral Home 619 State (Rte 3A) Plymouth, (Manomet) 5:00 to 8:00 PM. All other services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Stan Gibbs Cape Cod Canal Fisherman’s Statue Fund, P.O. Box 117, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532, or the Friends of the Plymouth Pound P.O. Box 578, Manomet, MA 02345.

[NIB]

I talked to slip this smornin an he told me what happened.I could barely speak as I fought back the tears.Bob was really one of the good guys.One of my favorites.I knew I could always find when I came up.We would make plans to hook up as he would go out of his way to get out with me.I spent many late night tides fishing with him.We would often have breakfast afterwards.He always offered me a place to rest up but of course I never obliged.He would come down to jersey as Mary his girlfriend had family here.It was always great to see that big smile of his.. He was a real gentleman who treated me like royalty when I stopped in the shop to see him..
Habs, Steve and now Bob..Seems every year one of the good ones go early.Well he is in good company..
Life IS short.Treat each day like it could be yor last.Be Careful out there.And be kind to others.
So Sad..
Mike if you go the the wake can you please pass my condolences to Mary for me.She is a real sweetheart and I feel very bad for her and his family..What a tragic loss..

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by NIB

I talked to slip this smornin an he told me what happened.I could barely speak as I fought back the tears.Bob was really one of the good guys.One of my favorites.I knew I could always find when I came up.We would make plans to hook up as he would go out of his way to get out with me.I spent many late night tides fishing with him.We would often have breakfast afterwards.He always offered me a place to rest up but of course I never obliged.He would come down to jersey as Mary his girlfriend had family here.It was always great to see that big smile of his.. He was a real gentleman who treated me like royalty when I stopped in the shop to see him..
Habs, Steve and now Bob..Seems every year one of the good ones go early.Well he is in good company..
Life IS short.Treat each day like it could be yor last.Be Careful out there.And be kind to others.
So Sad..
Mike if you go the the wake can you please pass my condolences to Mary for me.She is a real sweetheart and I feel very bad for her and his family..What a tragic loss..

Will do, Tony, as I'm sure Slip will, too.

I was thinking of Habs and Steve, too, and how we're coming up on 3 years since John left us.

[Raven]

it's so sad... this had to happen

made me think there should be a way to tether (anchor)
yourself to the rocks
so ya can't get swept away....

too short a life for someone so nice.

My Condolences to His Wife and Family

[chumbucket]

Deepest sympathy to Bob's Family.