Robert G. Arcand


Robert George Arcand died June 21, 2018 after a courageous battle with melanoma.

Bob was born in Boston, MA on December 11, 1945, the son of the late Harriett G. (Brown) Arcand and the late Edgar J. Arcand. He was a resident of Exeter, New Hampshire for several years and has previously resided in Beverly, MA and Brookline, MA. Bob graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in Peabody, MA with the Class of 1965. Bob received an associate’s degree from North Shore Community College and a BSBA from Suffolk University in 1971.

Bob had enlisted in the US Army Reserve for six years in the 331st General Hospital Unit out of Lawrence, MA.

He was employed at Signal Technology, a division of Crane Co, in Beverly, MA as a Cost Accountant and retired after 35 years at the company. Bob had previously worked at Raytheon in West Andover, Converse in Wilmington, and Alpha Industries in Woburn.

Bob loved the outdoors and enjoyed hiking, skiing and nature photography.

He is survived by his beloved daughter, Holly, grandchild Madeleine, sister Yvonne Arcand, brothers Edgar and James, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bob was predeceased by one brother, Richard.

It was his wish that no services be held but a private service will be held for his immediate family and close friends.

Should family and friends choose, memorial donations in his memory can be made to your local Hospice or specifically to Care Dimensions Hospice who took exceptional care of Bob during his final weeks.

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14 Condolences

  1. Justine Palermo and Family on June 22, 2018 at 7:04 pm

    Holly, Brian, Maddie and Bob’s extended family,

    I offer my deepest sympathies to all of you during this very difficult time. May he live forever in your hearts with all the wonderful memories of the past.

    Thoughts and Prayers



  2. Alix Jerome Brandon on June 22, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    Much love to you, dear Holly. Your father was such a lovely, lovely man. xx



  3. Anita, Ed, Joseph, Chris, and Gabe Arcand on June 22, 2018 at 9:03 pm

    Holly, we love Bob, you and your family. God bless you all and deepest sympathies at this time.



  4. Elaine D’Alessandro on June 22, 2018 at 9:45 pm

    So sorry for your loss . Bob graduated with me in 1965 from Fenwick.



  5. Jan Merlino on June 22, 2018 at 10:18 pm

    So sorry for your loss Holly! My deepest condolences to you & your family. May you be comforted by the love your Dad had for you, Maddie & Brian.



  6. Ellen Haley on June 23, 2018 at 12:16 am

    My heart goes out to you and family during this difficult time. I remember Bob was such a fun, happy person, I’m sure he’ll be greatly missed. Love and Hugs,



  7. Dorothy Gaumer on June 23, 2018 at 1:18 am

    Holly, I’m so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was a sweet, kind, wonderful man& Dad. Please know my heart goes out to you.
    I was so happy to see that you have a sweet little girl. Hugs to you all.



  8. Jeffrey Ham on June 23, 2018 at 3:34 am

    My father in my life. His friendship. His guidance. His trust. Companionship. His love. These are just a fraction of what Bob was made of. He will missed and honored by all the generations of family He married into
    We all love and learned from him and will remember whom taught us best.
    God knows are bond is unbundling. He made a difference in all of us.
    I’m always by your side as you were on earth.



  9. Becky (Seamans) Egea on June 23, 2018 at 10:11 am

    To the whole Arcand family – our thoughts are with you. Mr Arcand as I knew him was a kind person with an easy smile and you can see this in the photo attached. Best wishes to everyone in the family especially Holly! Lots of love



  10. Toby and Stella Mae Seamans and all the Seamans on June 23, 2018 at 2:56 pm

    Dear Holly and all the Arcands,
    We are so very sorry for your great loss. Holly, you and your family lived a few doors away, just up the street. Whenever your Dad drove by and it was a lot, he aways waved, always smiled and when he stopped had something positive to say. He was so very special. And you are,too,Holly.
    Many, many prayers and much love,Toby and Stella-Mae Seamans and all the Seamans



  11. Merrick on June 24, 2018 at 2:21 pm

    Sorry for your lost Holly.Uncle Bob was a great man and a smart guy who made people happy.Uncle Bob Was a great Uncle to me and he did a lot for me and my sister Makayla. We love you Uncle bob we”ll miss you in heaven

    -Love Merrick



  12. wayne woodruff on July 23, 2018 at 3:52 pm

    Bob was a great guy, and I worked with him for many years at Varian Associates in Beverly, MA. His kind nature will be missed.



  13. Jay Alberghini on January 15, 2023 at 5:10 pm

    My deepest condolences. Bobby, Dave, Kevin, and I spent our high school summers walking the railroad tracks in Beverly Farms to snorkel in a quiet cove and enjoy the companionship of teenage youth. I deeply regret letting our friendship lax until I just had a sentimental moment watching a sunset on the ocean and recalled our great times together. So sorry I didn’t attempt to make contact with Bobby a few years ago. Hope you all have special memories of Bobby as I have.



  14. James H. Arcand on June 21, 2023 at 10:20 am

    It’s hard to fathom that my dear brother Bob has been gone 5 years. Sadly missed and always in our hearts and thoughts. A thoroughly good person and a champion of those most needing a boost and assist.



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