Robert Bent

Robert G. Bent, 75 a Reading resident since 1973 died Friday, June 12, 2015 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a short period of failing health.

Born in Malden on March 26, 1940 he was the son of the late Fred J. and Edith (Lutes) Bent.

Mr. Bent was a graduate of Malden High School, Class of 1959, Essex Agricultural School in Danvers, Class of 1961 and IBEW Local 103 Apprenticeship Program. He was a retired construction electrician for IBEW Local 103 in Boston. Mr. Bent was a member of the Reading Lions Club, IBEW Local 103 Retiree Club, Operation Troop Support, Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Wakefield, and the Bread of Life in Malden. He had been a crossing guard for the Town of Reading and had volunteered at the Reading Senior Center for many years.

Mr. Bent was the beloved husband of Suzanne M. (Little) Bent. He was the loving father of Kimberly A. Carter and her husband Denny Boston of Wells, ME, James W. Bent of Pelham, NH and Gary R. Bent and his wife Jennifer of Amesbury. He was the brother of Barbara Panza of Acton, Frances Sorenson of CA, Fred Bent and his wife Elna of Wilmington, Alan Bent and his wife Jean of Manchester by the Sea, and Barry Bent and his wife Helen of Arlington. Mr. Bent was the loving grandfather of Sabrina, Courtney and Patrick Boston, Samantha Carter, Jacob Bent, and Keith, Michael, Andrew and Katie Nizwantowski; and great grandfather of Cameron Boston, Laci Cummings, and Jeffrey and Rylee Hoffses. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Thursday from 4 to 8pm. His funeral will be held in the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5 Bryant St., Wakefield on Friday at 11am. Interment will be at Wood End Cemetery in Reading.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Robert's name may be made to Operation Troop Support, 16 Trinity St., Danvers, MA 01923 or to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5 Bryant St., Wakefield, MA 01880.

June 18, 2015
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-3550

June 19, 2015
11:00 AM

Emmanuel Episcopal Church
5 Bryant Street
Wakefield, MA 01880