Robert “Bob” Whitney Doubleday

1923 – 2014

Pelham, Robert “Bob” Whitney Doubleday, 91, passed away Sunday Oct. 19, 2014. A private service was held at the Valley Cemetery in Pelham on Oct. 24^th. Born August 22, 1923, in Prescott, MA, he and his family lived in East Greenwich and Prescott until the family was forced to move due to the construction of the Quabbin Reservoir, at that time they moved to Pelham. Bob was an Amherst High School graduate. After high school he became a carpenter. When World War 2 started Bob was inducted into the United States Army Air Force. While in the Air Force he reached the rank of 1^st Lt. He graduated from advanced flight training and became a B24 {Liberator} bomber pilot. He saw action in the Pacific, including Japan, China and Luzon. He was awarded the American Campaign, Asiatic Pacific, Army of Occupation and World War 2 Victory Philippine Liberation Medals. Upon his return from the Air Force he returned to Pelham and continued his career as a carpenter. Over his long career he helped to construct over 50 homes in the Amherst area. In 1948 he married Eileen M. Prescott Doubleday. His hobbies were reading, crossword puzzles and hiking. His passion was playing golf. You could find him on the course all year round if the ground was bare. He leaves behind his ex-wife Eileen, marriage didn’t last but their love, companionship, and friendship and respect for each other lasted forever. He also leaves behind 3 sons and 1 daughter, Robert of Shutesbury, MA, Thomas and Scott of Pelham, MA and Jo-Ann Fitzgerald of Cumberland, RI. He also leaves behind 9 Grandchildren, 10 Great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express its deepest gratitude to Beacon Hospice of Springfield. Any donations to them would be very much appreciated. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com

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