Findlen, Robert F.

Robert F. Findlen of Canton died peacefully in his home on November 15, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born in 1932, Bob lived a long and productive life. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War from 1953-1954. He was a devoted parishioner of St. Oscar Romero Parish and the former St. Gerard Majella Church in Canton, and a member of the Canton Town Club and Knights of Columbus. Bob also volunteered his time giving back to the community as a member of the board of directors of Canton Little League and a member of the Canton Building Renovations Committee. In addition, he was a member of the board of directors of the St. Coletta’s Day School in Braintree, chairman of the Legislative Committee of the Associated General Contractors of America, and a member of the Carpenters Union Local 67. He was a proud member of the exclusive Reservoir Circle Poker Club.

His passion was furniture building that came to be known as the Love Dad/Love Grandpa/Love Great-Grandpa Collection. Above and beyond his many accomplishments in his life, the thing he was most proud of was family.

Married in 1958, he was the devoted and loving husband of Margaret L. Findlen (Fairweather). Together they raised their eight children in the house on First Parish Road that he proudly designed and built. He leaves behind his children, Robert C. Findlen and his wife, Kimberly, of South Boston, Paul F. Findlen of Plainville, Suzanne M. Findlen of Walpole, Charles L. Findlen of Nashua, Michael P. Findlen of Norfolk, Steven C. Findlen and his wife, Patricia, of Canton, Lynne M. Valkanas and her husband, Michael, of Canton, and Laura E. Lane and her husband, Thomas, of Canton. Brother of Frederick Findlen of Dedham, Marion Power of Dedham, Dianne Garrow of North Attleboro, James Findlen of VT, and the late Joseph Findlen, Elinor Gallagher, Peter Findlen and Leo Findlen.

Robert was proud of his 16 grandchildren: Erin, Courtney, Rosemary, Jack, Sean, Charles, Patrick, Declan, Aidan, Colin, Breslin, Tyler, Jasmine, Andrew, Laura, and Shannon, and his 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours at the Pushard Family Funeral Home, 210 Sherman Street, on Friday, November 21, from 4-7 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Oscar Romero Parish in Canton. Interment Knollwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Lifeworks, 789 Clapboardtree St., Westwood, MA 02090.

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