Robert Holbrook Obituary
The memory of Robert Holbrook of Wilmington, Massachusetts, born in Malden, Massachusetts, who passed away on October 10, 2025 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William W. Holbrook and Concetta "Connie" Holbrook (Cangimilia); and his wife Ruth Maillett. He is survived by: his children, Ann Palmer of Lunenburg, MA, Gary Holbrook (Kathy) of Chelmsford, MA, Michelle Mugford (Scott) of Dracut, MA and Steven Holbrook of East Boston, MA; his grandchildren, Nick Palmer, Danny Palmer (Rebecca), Lauren Holbrook, Drew Holbrook, Samantha Mugford, Nathan Mugford, Jessica Jones (Phil), Amanda Gagne, Gerard Gagne and Ashley Martinez; his great grandchildren, Riley, Kyla, Jace, Sean and Ben; his siblings, Janet Holbrook of Florida, Vincent Holbrook and Dennis Holbrook; and his friend Dora Carr. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Nichols Funeral Home (187 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA 01887). A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Thomas of Villanova Church (126 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA 01887). A burial will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 at 12:15 PM at the Wildwood Cemetery (233 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA 01887).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Bob's memory be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or the Alzheimer's Association, 320 Nevada St., Suite 201, Newton, MA 02460 or online at alz.org.
