Wellsville NY - Robert Charles Cole of Wellsville passed away Tuesday May 21st at his home peacefully with family by his side.
Born September 8th, 1942 ,he was the son of Albert D Cole and Eva Olmsted Cole. Bob was employed by Worthington and then Dresser Rand as a machinist and as a Union director until his retirement.
Bob is survived by his wife Donna, two sons Kevin Cole and Kelly Cole, two daughters Kendra Cole and Katrina Harris and three stepdaughters Teresa Silverberg, Stefanie Osgood and Debbie Doucette, his brother Fred Cole and sister Ellen Carney and also several grandchildren and great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a daughter Kristy Shrubb, two sisters Lyla Monahan and Marion Cole, a brother Rodney Cole and two nieces, Lisa Cole and Koney Monahan.
Bob was a Navy Veteran, an avid fisherman and hunter. He could be found during hunting season at "the cabin" enjoying stories with the guys. He was also a member of the Elks Club in Wellsville.
He will be remembered for his great personality and anyone who met him came away with a new friend.To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Great golf partner and friend. From gary graham
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your loss.R.I.P. Bob
ReplyDeleteBest father ever and will be greatly missed!
ReplyDeleteVery good friend of my father. Have lots of memories from years ago.
ReplyDeleteCondolences to the Bob Cole family; from a DR coworker, Bob was a gentle giant to all, a soft spoken friend and advocate to all his union brothers and sisters. Always called me 'Eveready" when we spoke, Will be missed, thanks for all you did in our behalf. Another DR brother gone to the shop above, RIP Brother Cole. Everett Harrington
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