Robert E. Menoche

Robert “Bob” E. Menoche, age 72, of Dunkirk, MD, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015, surrounded by his family.He was born in Taunton, MA, on April 24, 1942 to Pearl (Beavers) and Joseph Menoche. He attended DeMatha High School, where he was a member of the football team, graduating in 1961.On January 12, 1963, Bob married the love of his life, Mary Cleary. In January, 2015, they celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary.Bob was employed at the National Archives for over 29 years. He enjoyed gardening, traveling and feeding the birds. He loved the beach, picking and eating crabs, oysters and sports. He followed the Washington Redskins, Washington Capitals and the Baltimore Orioles. Bob’s favorite pastime was spending time with his family…especially his grandchildren.Bob was a member of the Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. He was very active in his church and faith. He served on numerous committees, boards and led a number of groups over the years. He spent a huge amount of time devoted to ministry. Bob was always around to lend a hand in whatever project needed him; he had a true servant’s heart. Bob was the beloved husband of Mary (Cleary) Menoche. He was the loving father of Gregory Menoche and his wife Teresa, Bill Menoche and his wife Di, Lisa Menoche, Barbara (Menoche) Jarboe and her husband Scott. He was the devoted grandfather of Bret, Garrett and Tyler Menoche, Danielle (Menoche) Kitchen and her husband Mark, Morgan and Karlie Menoche, Colton, Corinne and Carter Jarboe. He was the loving brother of Barbara and the late Joseph and Kenneth Menoche. Bob was also a brother to many members of his church family.Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P O Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or Augustinian Fund – www.augustinian.org. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Robert E. Menoche please visit our Sympathy Store.