Southbridge : Robert J. Kimball, 89, of Lebanon Hill Rd., died Wednesday, June 22nd, in the UMass Memorial Hospital - Harrington, after a brief illness.

His beloved wife of 56 years, Barbara A. (Bridge) Kimball died in 2008.  He leaves his daughter, Kathleen P. Allen and her husband David of Teaticket, MA; five sons, Gregory R. Kimball of Spencer, Richard J. Kimball and his wife Sally of Ashford, CT, Donald A. Kimball and his husband Dennis Zaia of Hull, Daniel J. Kimball and his wife Charlene of Brookfield and Dennis J. Kimball of N. Brookfield; a sister, Carol Kimball of Worcester; 7 grandchildren and 6 great granddaughter.  He was predeceased by two sons, Robert W. Kimball and Paul R Kimball. He was born in Worcester the son of James V. and Mary V. (Simonis) Kimball.  Robert graduated and enlisted in the United States Army serving honorably during the Korean War.

He worked as an electrical engineer for Pratt and Whitney for 38 years prior to retiring many years ago.  Robert loved the outdoors and enjoy gardening, fishing and camping with family and feeding the birds.  He was an associate Boy Scout leader for troop 135 of Southbridge as well as a member of St. Anne St Patrick's church in Sturbridge.  Robert cherished his time traveling with his wife Barbara especially their vacations cruising.  In his younger years he loved working and spending time at his uncle's farm in Spencer.

His funeral will be held on Monday, June 27th, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 10:00am in St. Anne's Church, 16 Church St., Sturbridge.  Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.  A calling hour in the funeral home will be held on Monday, June 27 ^th from 8:30am to 9:30am prior to the Mass.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1120, Framingham, MA 01701.