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ROBERT STETSON Obituary

STETSON, Robert Charles Of Needham, age 78, passed away peacefully, on January 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of 55 years to Catherine (Dover) Stetson; loving father of Jonathan Stetson and the late Timothy Stetson; and loving grandfather of Rowan Stetson. Beloved brother to Kathleen McLaughlin; and cherished cousin to Andrea Bartolo. Devoted uncle to many nieces and nephews. Loving son of the late Charles and Adeline (Greco) Stetson. Bob was a loyal friend to many. Visiting Hours will be held in the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, on Friday, February 6, from 4-7pm. A Memorial Service will be held at 10am, on Saturday, February 7, at First Parish Needham, at 23 Dedham Ave., Needham. In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research at www.michaeljfox.org Eaton Funeral Home 781-444-0201

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 28 to Feb. 1, 2026.

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William Betcher

March 15, 2026

To Bob and Bob´s family,
I´m glad to have known you as a colleague. As illness took hold of your life, you could not have had a more devoted and loving wife and son to care for you up to the very last breath. And what remains is the love that they still have for you and the love that you had for them.
William Betcher

Jay Crowley

February 5, 2026

My sympathies and prayers to Stets´ family. I have fond memories of Stets throughout Latin School. I spent many a day with Stets in Roslindale, New Hampshire and Cape Cod. He was always a calming voice much older than his years. Rest in peace friend.

Marty Krinsky

January 29, 2026

At Boston Latin School, we were always called by our last names. Bob was more affectionately known as "Stets" or, as one of our Masters would not-so-affectionately say, STET-SON!!" Stets was one of my good
friends both in school, and out of school, as I spent many a day at his house. We kept in touch sporadically after College, mostly at Latin School reunions, but began to see each other more frequently, along with Mike Mingolelli, when we would get together for lunch. I will miss him and his kindness, sense of humor, and his beautiful spirit. He loved his family so deeply. Kathy, his sons. and his grandson were his greatest pride. Please know how much he was loved by others and how much he will be remembered. My heart is with the family during this difficult time.

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Feb

6

Service

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Eaton Funeral Home

1351 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

Feb

7

Memorial service

10:00 a.m.

First Parish Unitarian-Universalist

23 Dedham Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

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1351 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

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