Robert Lee Annis 1954-2020 PLYMOUTH, MA Robert L Annis age 65, passed away peacefully at Mass General Hospital with his wife at his side on Sunday, July 19, 2020 He was born on September 16, 1954 in Newport, RI the son of Robert D & Paula (Twiss) Annis and grew up in West Seneca, NY. He was a graduate of West Seneca East High School and earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Niagara University. On October 8, 1983 at St. John the Evangelist Church in New Hartford, NY, he united in marriage to Nancy E Springer, a blessed union of over 36 years filled with love, laughter and mutual devotion. In 1986 Robert & Nancy moved to Massachusetts, settled in Plymouth., MA. Over the years Bob enjoy working as a machine operator. Some of his favorite things included; old time movies, sailing, his MG, Nascar, hockey, making Bob’s burger, trips to Disney and spending time with family and friends. He was best known for his one-liner and “Bob” sense of humor.
Robert is survived by his wife Nancy and their 2 children, a daughter Sarah Annis (fiancée Benjamin Klemetson) of Plymouth, MA and a son Michael Annis (fiancée Thomas Nigrelli) of Plymouth, MA, his brother Jeffrey Annis (partner Jennifer Myer) of San Diego, CA. Mother-in-Law Jeannette Springer of New Hartford, NY, 3 brothers-in-law, Wayne (Cathy) Springer of Forestport, NY, Gary (Lori) Springer of New Hartford, NY, Michael Springer of New York Mills, NY and 3 sisters-in-law, Lynn Springer of New Hartford, NY, Diane (David) Canarelli of Lancaster, PA and Donna (Jeff) Canarelli of Alder Creek, NY and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind special friends Adam Churchill (Katie), Thomas & Ann Skummer, Richard & Michelle Kendall, Mike & Sue Furlani, Robert & Patty Ciepiela and Steven & Jane Salvucci.
Predeceased by his parents, Robert D and Paula Annis and father-in-law Donald Springer.
The family would like to thank the staff, doctors and nurses at the Mass General Hospital for their compassion. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Mass General Hospital, Boston MA in Robert’s memory.
Funeral arrangements will be under the care of the Bartlett Funeral Home in Plymouth. Due to COVID – 19 restrictions, the family will honor him with a private graveside service at Vine Hills Cemetery in Plymouth. A Celebration of Life of Robert will be postponed until Spring 2021.
Obituary lovingly written by the family of Robert Annis