Sturbridge: Robert J. Chabot, 89, formerly of Sturbridge, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11 ^th , in the Southbridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, after a long illness.

His wife, Theresa P. (Bombardier) Chabot, passed away in 2008.  He leaves his daughter,       Jo-Ann T. Chabot of Worcester; and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his brother Gerard Chabot and his two sisters, Jeannette Olson and Lucille Domijan.  He was born in Westerly, RI the son of Nary and Laura (Pothier) Chabot.  He was a US Navy Veteran of the Korea War.

Robert worked as a butcher at Shaws Supermarket in Sturbridge for 12 years before retiring many years ago.  He previously worked as a butcher at several other supermarkets.

His family would like to thank the staff at the Southbridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and the staff at the Christopher Heights Assisted Living Community for all the care they gave to Robert.

A graveside service for Robert will be held at a later date in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Southbridge.  There are no calling hours.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.