Robert Beaton

LYNN - Robert J. Beaton, 81, died, Saturday, December 8, 2018, from complications due to A.L.S. Bob was born, July 10, 1937 and raised, in Lynn, attending St. Mary’s schools through to high school graduation. After graduating Merrimack College and Salem State College for his Master’s degree, Bob taught school in Deer Park, N.Y. for five years before returning to Massachusetts.

He then began teaching in Saugus, first at the Oaklandvale School and finishing at the Belmonte Middle School, retiring after thirty-one years. During his retirement he spent time traveling in Europe and Western U.S.

Bob was predeceased by his mother Alice, father, Bud and older sister, Marjorie.

He is survived by his beloved sister, Julie Spiliotis; niece; Jessica Spiliotis; devoted cousin, Michele Beresford and family; dear friend, Scott Miller; niece, Linda Zebrowski Valliere; nephews, Brian and Keith Valliere and their families; loving friends, and his faithful pet, Scrappy.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him and cherished his kindness and humor.

Interment will be private. Donations can be made in Bob’s memory to the, ALS Foundation for Life, P.O. Box 96, Natick, MA 01760 or via www.alsfoundation.org or the Kaplan Hospice House, 78 Liberty Street, Danvers, MA 01923 or via www.caredimensions.org. To share a memory or leave online condolences, please visit www.cuffemcginn.com.