He was known by most as a sensitive, gentle, and caring gentleman. He was predeceased by his devoted wife of 69 years, Bessie Gordon Killeen who passed away in and his eldest son, Edward John Killeen, who passed away in He also leaves behind eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Robert served in the Coast Guard for twenty years, beginning at age Stationed in Boston, after retiring from the Coast Guard, he worked in the Coast Guard Reserves in the Intelligence division, retiring after 32 years of service in He and his wife enjoyed many years of traveling throughout the United States, as well as to Canada, Italy and a trip with their children to Ireland. During their retirement years, they ran an antique business.
He was also elected to serve as a Town Meeting Representative in Billerica, on which he served for 30 years. While on the representative board, he served on the Finance Committee and the Planning Board. He and his family attended the First Congregational Church of Billerica, where he served as a Deacon for years. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Burns Funeral Home of Billerica. A private funeral will be held for the family at the North Beckett Cemetery. John C.
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