Eugene R. Robare, 83

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Eugene Robert Robare, longtime resident of Kemp Avenue in North Adams, died on January 7, 2017 at his daughter and son-in law, Rebecca and Stephen Cyr's, home in North Adams.

Eugene was born in North Adams on July 1, 1934, son of the late Edith (Chase) and Charles Robare. He graduated from Drury High School. Eugene was the owner and operator of Mohawk Garage on Marshall Street in North Adams for many years and was also a member of the North Adams Lions Club.

He was predeceased by his wife, Carol Knox, who died on April 10, 2013. They were married on April 5, 1957. At the time of his death, he was a resident of Rotonda West, Florida

Eugene leaves his three daughters, Loribeth Robare and her husband, Thomas Tatro, of Walpole, N.H., Julieann Haskins and her husband Steven of Williamstown, Mass., and Rebecca Cyr and her husband Stephen of North Adams; seven grandchildren, Heather Wahler, Kurtis Cyr, Colin Tatro, India Tatro, Jenay Haskins, Lauren Haskins and Mollyann Haskins; and three great-grandchildren, Justin, Joshua, and Emma Carol Wahler.

The family wishes to thank Hospice of Western Mass for their wonderful care and comfort of their father.  Thank you Dr. Kittler, Rebecca, Terry, Carmen, Linda, Donna and Elenor.

Funeral notice: At the request of Eugene there will be no funeral services. A celebration of life for both parents will take place on Sunday, January 29, 2017, between 1 and 3 p.m. at the Freight Yard Pub in North Adams.  

Donations may be made to Hospice of Western Massachusetts in care of the Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, Central Chapel 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA 01247.