GRIFFIN, ROBERT FRANCIS, SR. of Marshfield, Massachusetts - passed peacefully on June 1, 2026 in Weymouth. Bob was born in Medford, Massachusetts on October 1,1936 to Francis T. Griffin and Henrietta (Brennick) Griffin. He was raised in Medford and Somerville and attended Somerville High School. After high school Bob joined the U.S. Army raising to the rank of Staff Sargeant while being stationed in places such as Germany, Korea, and Japan. He was also a graduate of Northeastern University. 

Bob married the love of his life Charlotte "Mary" Nowell in 1959 and together they raised their 4 children in Marshfield. He always loved sports, but participation in the Sunday Slow Pitch Softball League was his favorite activity. He loved bowling, football and playing basketball with his friends and kids over the years, and coached Pop Warner football as well.

Bob's career was spent in the public health sector where he was a food and drug inspector and worked for many years for the Massachusetts Department of Food & Drug. After retiring from the State, he started a very successful public health consulting business. Even after retiring, Bob continued to inspect the Marshfield Fair food booths as he did for well over 40 years.

After retirement Bob remained a busy man. He was the former Commander of the Lopes/Ferris Chapter of the Korean War Veteran's Association and spent many years helping his fellow veterans. He could be frequently found at the Marshfield Senior Center where he had many friends and enjoyed penuckle. He also enjoyed reading, writing and drawing. He was a funny, caring person who always made his presence known!

Bob is survived by his wife, Charlotte (Mary) and his children: Cheryl Bouchard (and husband Ted) of Haverhill, Donna-lee Lindsay (and her late husband, Barney, of Weymouth), Robert Griffin, Jr. (and wife Kathy) of Pembroke and his grandchildren: Zachary, Christopher Michaela, Caitlin, Madison, Molly and Jace. He was predeceased by his beloved son, Shawn (and the love of his life, Carol Lee of Brockton). 

Burial will be private. Donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.

The Griffin family would like to thank Bob's friends and neighbors for their kindness and all the medical staff for their care of Bob supporting him during his many health challenges.