Bob Trahan

It is with tears in our eyes and heaviness in our hearts, that we inform you, that Robert A. Trahan age 69 of Lynn, passed away February 10, 2017 after having fought a heroic battle with bladder cancer. Bob left the world a better place for having been here. He was born in Saugus, MA on March 16, 1947, the son of Alfred and the late, Tessie Trahan. Bob was raised and educated in Saugus and graduated from Saugus High School, Class of 1965.

Bob served his country in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam War and was honorably discharged. He was employed by Herb Com Machine Shop and General Electric for 35 years. He was truly one of the best people at living life to the fullest. Bob enjoyed family, fishing, gardening, traveling, driving his Corvette and helping others. He was a member of Clipper City Corvette Club and the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Lynn.

Bob is survived by his cherished spouse of 16 years, Susan (Ostaski) Trahan, his father, Alfred Trahan, his sister, Ann O'Brien and her significant other, John Pumphrey, his daughters; Danielle Desilets and her husband, Rick and Michelle Zayac and her husband, Jeff, his “adopted” son, Brad Dick and his spouse, Lori, his grandchildren; Hannah and Madison Desilets, Kaitlyn and Deanna Zayac, Jameson and Austin Robert Dick. He loved and was loved by his nieces; Kerry Hile and her husband, Steve, and Megan and Emily Russo. Bob is also survived by his loving in-laws; William and Patricia Ostaski, his sister-in-law Bridget Russo and her significant other, Paul Coss, his brother-in-law, William Ostaski Jr. and his wife, Muguet. He also leaves his God son, Brian Comeau, his great niece, Callie Hile and his great nephew, Spencer Hile. His aunts, Jean Woods and Marion Chatterton as well as many cousins, also survive him. Bob was predeceased by his mother, Tessie Trahan, his son, Brad Trahan and his sister-in-law, Kathryn Ostaski.

Calling Hours for Mr. Trahan will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 3 – 7:30 PM at Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn, MA 01904. A Celebration of Life Service will take place at the funeral home, following the calling hours at 7:30 PM. A graveside service with Army Honors will take place in Pine Grove Cemetery on Boston Street in Lynn on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 12 PM. Anyone wishing to attend is asked to meet Bob's family at the new columbarium by the turtle pond in Pine Grove Cemetery.

*Please be advised that guest may use the St. Pius V Church parking lot for overflow parking on Thursday, for Bob's calling hours*