Robert L. Weeks

Born in South Dartmouth the son of the late Dr. Joshua H. Weeks and the late Marion (Tombo) Weeks, he was a lifelong resident of the town. Mr. Weeks was a graduate of Friends Academy, Tabor Academy and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Miami.

His experience at the University of Miami would shape a lifelong connection to the Florida coastline. In later years, Mr. Weeks and his family would enjoy their time at Indian River Plantation in Stuart, FL where they enjoyed many holidays and family vacations.

From the earliest stages of his professional career Mr. Weeks had an entrepreneurial spirit in the truest sense. For the duration of his career, this spirit led to diverse business opportunities. His commitment to his work was unwavering, and he took great pride in working side-by-side with his two sons in business later in life. His love of his work was palpable to all that knew him, but his commitment to family, friends and his community remained his utmost priority and joy. To all that knew him, Robert was known for his gregarity, warmth, and a true compassion for people.

Mr. Weeks was the CEO and Chairman of Dyrelite and Modular Panel Company (MOPANCO) both of New Bedford, North East Refrigerated Terminals in Middleboro, Crown Tanks in Taunton, Maine Terminals in Winterport, ME, North East Silicon Technologies in New Bedford, Southwest Silicon Technology in Oklahoma and West European Silicon Technologies in the Netherlands. He had also served on the Board of Directors of Shawmut Bank.

His professional and personal travel took him all around the world, including Africa, The Middle East, Europe, and Asia. His curiosity made him a natural traveler and he embraced discovering new cultures, but he was never happier than to return to his beloved coastline along Padanaram Harbor where he was as an avid boater and lifelong member of the New Bedford Yacht Club. A true patron of the arts, Robert was known for his enthusiasm for art and antiques, with a particular fondness for clocks and nautical paintings depicting the area.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons Robert J. Weeks and his wife Radana of No. Dartmouth and Christopher L. Weeks and his wife Kathryn of Boston; two brothers Randall Weeks of So. Dartmouth and William Weeks of Palm Beach, FL; two grandchildren Robert M. Weeks and Rowan C. Weeks. Mr. Weeks was also the brother of the late Diana Berry.

His Requiem Eucharist will be held on Friday, July 2, 2010 at 10:00 am in the Grace Episcopal Church 133 School St., New Bedford. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 5 to 8pm in the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE AT DARTMOUTH 230 Russells Mills Rd., Dartmouth. Donations may be made in the name of Dr. Joshua Weeks to St. Luke’s Hospital 101 Page St., New Bedford, MA 02740 or in the name of Marion Weeks to the Grace Episcopal Church 133 School St., New Bedford, MA 02740, or to research at the Lahey Clinic Brain Tumor Fund Attn: Philanthropy Department 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805. Burial will be in South Dartmouth Cemetery. For online registration and facility directions visit: www.dartmouthfuneralhome.com