Robert W. Littlehale

Robert W. Littlehale, of Somerville, Reading and most recently a resident of Malden, died peacefully after his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer January 12, 2022.  Born in Boston and raised in Somerville; he was the son of Shirley (Peterson) Kelley of Malden.

Bob, a graduate of Somerville High School and Northeastern University, was a retired electrical engineer from Textron Systems.  Bob enjoyed fishing, photography, wood working and remolding.  He was always there to lend a hand to family and friends.  Bob has spent the last 25+ years as an active participant of Scottish country dancing and the last few years as an Irish set dancer. He was very proud of his heritage, and these activities brought him a great deal of pleasure and many friends.  Bob also greatly enjoyed years of teaching at the Northern Essex Community College.

Bob was the father of David of Charlotte, NC, Nancy Littlehale and her wife Stephanie Sullivan of Reading and Steven Littlehale and his husband Howard Berman of Coral Gables, FL, all of whom he held a special bond.  He was the brother of Norma Robinshaw of Framingham and Kara Kelley of Haverhill. His beloved grandchildren include Michael, Ryan, Rachael, Megan, Callie and Dillon and he leaves many cousins, nieces and nephews.  Bob is also survived by his long-time devoted companion and dance partner Elizabeth Allen of Braintree and his wife Elisabeth Littlehale and her daughter Kristen of Haverhill.

Bob will live on in the many acts of kindness he performed.

For additional information on a virtual memorial service please contact [email protected] .  Donations in his memory can be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network https://www.pancan.org