Robert A. Drake (Bob) passed away on Feb.21,2021 at the Cooley Dickinson Hospital after a brief illness (non-covid related) at the age of 86. Bob was the son of the late Evelyn and Charles E. Drake Sr. of Amherst Ma. Bob was a lifelong resident of Amherst and graduated from Amherst High School. Bob leaves behind MaryJane (Knightly) Drake, his high school sweetheart, who he was married to for 65 loving years. He also leaves behind his two sons Ken and Scott of Amherst, his two daughters Cynthia (Roland) Ely and Debra (Ed) Weigel of Belchertown. He will be dearly missed by his 7 grandchildren Tammy, Kelly, Greg, Linsey, Kenneth, Ally, and Mikayla, also his 3 great grandchildren Ryan, Nic, and Miranda. Bob was predeceased by his brother Charles (Red) Drake Jr. and sister Judy Burrows. He worked as a Pipefitter with the Local 104 Union. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was president of the former Pelham Hunting Club. Bob was also an avid Pitch player at the Amherst V.F.W. pitch league. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, Patriots and Umass sports and marching band. Bob enjoyed life to the fullest with many summer vacations in Wells, Maine, travels to several other locations with family and friends, and trips to the casino. The family would like to thank the nursing staff of West 2 and ICU at Cooley Dickinson for the wonderful and compassionate care he received. Donations in Bob’s memory can be made to the American Heart Assoc. or American Cancer Society. A celebration of Bob’s life will be announced at a later date.