Robert P. Rhodes

ATHOL - Robert P. Rhodes, 72 of Athol, died Thursday, December 31, 2015 in the UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester. He was born in Athol, on April 5, 1943, the son of the late Delbert and the late Cecilia (Piette) Rhodes. He grew up in Athol, attending Athol Schools. He graduated from Athol High School. He served in the U. S. Coast Guard during the Vietnam War. He worked for the L. S. Starrett Tool Company for over 44 years. He enjoyed woodworking and making cabinets. He leaves his wife: Patricia (Alliott) Rhodes; two sons: Robert S. Rhodes and his companion Jen Whittier of Orange; Micheal J. Rhodes and his wife Lisa of Orange; three grandchildren: Racheal L. Rhodes, Cordelia I. Rhodes, Loki A. Rhodes all of Orange; one brother: Brian Rhodes and his wife Sue of NC; one sister: Joanne Akey of Athol; two brother-in-laws: Gene Alliott and his wife Lana of FL, Alan Stangvilla of NC; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife Jonetta L. (Stangvilla) Rhodes in 2001 and by his mother-in-law Bertha Alliott in 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial with full military honors will be held Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 10:00 am in Our Lady Immaculate Church, 192 School St., Athol. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery. No calling hours are scheduled. The family requests those attending to go directly to church.