Robert J. “Bob” Larsen, 80, of Mattapoisett died Tuesday, August 8, 2023 unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Carol (Sephton) Larsen.
Born in Penn Yan, NY, son of the late James and Martha (Fullagar) Larsen, he lived in New York until joining the United States Army after college. He later lived in Maryland until moving to back Massachusetts where he resided for many years.
Bob was a member of St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Marion, where he served as Junior Warden.
He was formerly employed at various high tech companies including Raytheon, Compugraphic, and Sycamore Networks.
Bob loved to sail and enjoyed competitive sailboat racing. He also loved to spend time with his cats and his family, especially his grandchildren. Bob was a handyman and in retirement enjoyed helping do work for others.
He is survived by his wife, Carol; his daughter, Kristen Vesey and her husband Joseph of Connecticut; three step-children; five grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.
His Funeral Service will be held Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 10:30 am at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 124 Front St., Marion. A private burial service will be held at Shawsheen Cemetery in Bedford, MA. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
Carol,
So Sad to hear Bob passed. He was a Thunderbird inspiration! He instilled a love and dedication to the little One Design Boat. And, sold me a Thunderbird! Bob was a mentor. Selling us the boat, Tarris, was not an arms length transaction for him. We became family! Bob worked on Tarris, helped us sail it and tutored us on proper sail trim. I can still hear his words! He even took pictures to show us our sales! Lol
Lots of memories on the water land.
Please tell Fleet 5 of his passing.
Charlie Barranco
When Joyce and I joined the Herring Island Sailing Fleet in St, Michaels, Bob was our contact and graciously welcomed us into the group. He was a good guy and excellent sailor. RIP.