Robert Francis Bugden – August 18, 1939 – September 15, 2021, Robert passed away peacefully on September 15, 2021 at 11:06 am, at age 82. He fought valiantly for 1 ½ years from lung disease.
A loving husband and father, he is survived by his wife, Brenda Bugden, his daughter Kimberly Khaund and husband Rollin, his daughter Debra Merrigan and husband Daniel, his daughter Susan Bugden and Scot Pare. He had one sister, Lorraine Lacroix, her husband, Tom and son Kurt. He was the son of Francis and Dorothy Bugden. He had 8 grandchildren. Sean Houlihan and wife Sheralin, Shannon Lavoie and husband Jason, Brett Houlihan and wife Samantha, Brittany Houlihan and Nicole Merrigan, Micheal Merrigan, Ryan Merrigan, and Shane Merrigan. He also had 4 great grandchildren, Ava Lavoie, Addison Lavoie, Hunter Houlihan, Jeremy Lawrence, and another one is on the way.
Robert spent his early years in Cambridge, MA and Arlington, MA and settled in North Reading, MA. He graduated from Arlington High School. He worked as a Tractor Trailer Driver and was with Teamsters Local #25 and retired from that. He was a member of the North Reading Moose Lodge, previous member of AQHA and showed quarter horses. He owned a karate studio and as a third degree blackbelt he taught students in his earlier days. He was a Deputy Commissioner at boxing. He loved having antique cars and showing them and going to car shows. Robert had many hobbies, Motorcycles, Golf, Boating, Played Guitar, Karate, Horses, and the Cars and Sports. He lived a fulfilled life and said he had no regrets.
A family service will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice in Woburn or Beverly, MA in Roberts memory. Arrangements by Croswell Funeral Home, North Reading MA 01864. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
Brenda, Jack and I are very sorry to hear about Bob’s passing…Take comfort in your memories of the good times. Jack Lavacchia and Lee Macneil
I know we didn’t talk much but you will be missed Pa love you please watch over us may you be at peace
Brenda, I am so sorry of hearing of Bob’s passing. I met him in 2000 when I started delivering UPS packages to your house. He always made me laugh and showed me how much fun retirement could be (and even rubbed it in a little). He will be sorely missed but always remembered.
As a kid growing up in the 70s on the same street a few houses away, Mr. Bugden was a legend! He was the coolest guy we knew with his karate and dirt bikes! We all looked up to him. Those were great memories that will never fade.
REST IN PEACE BOBBY YOU WILL BE MISSED AL AND JOYCE HYATT
Bob Bugden saved my life. He put up with me when he probably should not have but when I needed it the most. Because of him and his influence I managed to get through some very dark days and survived into adult hood, finally. Thank you Bob and family for putting up with me.
My sincere condolences to you all, Brenda, Kim, Deb, and Sue. Your family was my first babysitting job on Swan Pond Road, I got my first dog from you, and it seems so long ago when we first met in 1966. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy to Brenda and her family.
Love Elsie Smythe
My sincerest condolences to the entire Bugden family. Over the past eight years I was lucky enough to work with Bob. He drove the Andover Crew program to and from practice daily as the team bus driver. Bob was a mentor, coach, and father to us all.
I will never forget his laugh – he was a GREAT MAN that everyone he met smile!
Dale Hurley
Director of Phillips Academy Crew