Robert H Boutin, October 30, 1939 — March 09, 2019

Robert H. Boutin, 79, passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday, March 9, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 30, 1939, he was the son of the late Alphege and Lena (Renaud) Boutin. Robert was raised and schooled in Holyoke, and went on to serve in the US Navy for a brief period of time.

He lived in Granby for many years where he raised his family, managed his Electrical Contracting business, owned and operated the Crescent House Restaurant and Banquet Facility, and was also the wiring inspector for the Town of Granby. He held membership in the International Association of Electrical Inspectors and the Granby Lions Club. Robert has resided in Chicopee since 2004.

Robert had many hobbies. He enjoyed vacationing with family, watching his John Wayne movies, and stripping copper in his garage on the weekends, but his true passion was oldies music. He devoted most of his life singing with many local groups in the area over the years such as the Velvets, Victorians, Route 66, Remember When, and most notably he was one of the original founding members of The Crescents show band which performed locally in the area for over 30 years.

He was known emphatically amongst his friends and bandmates as Bobby, Bob, Boots or Pops. He always loved a good joke and had a laugh you could hear from across the room. He was a great mentor to his children throughout his life and was always willing to help others anyway he could, or just be there to offer his advice.

He will be deeply missed. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of forty years, Leane A. (Fesko) Boutin; eight loving children, Barbara McQuillan, Therese Boutin, Robert Boutin, William Boutin, Michele Boutin, Tammy Boutin, Peter Boutin, John Boutin, and many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Elaine Fox, of Puyallup, Washington, and Pauline Normandin of Chicopee.

Services for Robert will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104.

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