Robert Bumstead

Robert M. Bumstead, 81, of Wakefield died on Wednesday, April 6 at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Boston on June 8, 1934 he was the son of the late John J. and Helen P. (Bobinsky) Bumstead.

Mr. Bumstead was a graduate of Boston Latin High School, Class of 1951. He had received his first Master's Degrees in Electronic Engineering in 1955 and his second Master's Degree in Aeronautics in 1956 both from M.I.T. Mr. Bumstead had served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed crossword puzzles and playing the piano and banjo.

He was the husband of the late Lou Ann (Neth) Bumstead. Mr. Bumstead is survived by his four daughters; Ellen F. Cummings, Emily A. Bumstead Gagnon, Susan B. Chanley and her husband Paul and Margaret L. Jordan and her husband Kenneth all of Wakefield, his foster daughter Leslie S. Muzzio of MI and his five grandchildren; David, Virginia, Thomas, Adam and Rachel. He was predeceased by his two brothers; Msg. John J. Bumstead and George Bumstead.

His Funeral service will be held in the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Monday at 11am. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the Funeral Home prior to the service starting at 9am. Interment will be at Forest Glade Cemetery in Wakefield.

Memorial contributions in Robert's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org.

April 11, 2016
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

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

April 11, 2016
11:00 AM

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