Robert Fairbanks Sr., age 86, of Providence, Rhode Island passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. He was the wife of the late Helen Marie ( McMahon ) Fairbanks, they were married for 44 years.
Born in Providence he was the son of the late Charles Emmett and Agnes Marie ( Sullivan ) Fairbanks.
Robert's whole working career was with the Providence Fire Department retiring as Captain at the Messer Street Station. An avid golfer, Robert loved to be on the golf course as much as possible.
Robert is survived by his son, Robert E. Fairbanks, Jr. of Providence, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was brother of the late William Fairbanks, Thomas Fairbanks, Charles Fairbanks, Ursula Paradis and Claire Whitehead. The funeral will be held Saturday at 8:45 am from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Saint Augustine Church, Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence. Burial will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston.