In Memory

Robert McVaigh - Class Of 1949

Robert McVaigh

Robert N. McVaigh, 71, of Decatur passed away Sunday Dec. 1, 2002 in his home.  Entombment in Pieta Mausoleum, Graceland Cemetery.

Mr. McVaigh was born June 7, 1931 in Parkersburg, the son of Roy Vernon and Grace Elizabeth Newberry McVaigh. He served his country in the Air Force. He retired from Caterpillar Inc. after 34 years of service as a finish line inspector. He was an avid bowler, from which he had many trophies. He also enjoyed playing pool and golf. He married Verna M. Willett on August 29, 1997 in Florida.

Surviving are his wife; children, Rocky McVaigh of Convoy, Ohio; Lonnie R. McVaigh of San Bernadino, Calif.; Renee McVaigh of Decatur; Charles M. Willett of Plymouth, Mich.; John C. Willett of Allen Park, Mich.; Mary Ann Willett of Brighton, Mich.; Evaline L. Carr of Allen Park; brothers and sisters: Roy Vernon McVaigh, Eugene Edward McVaigh, Rosemary Ellen McVaigh, Betty Lee McVaigh, Donald Lee McVaigh, Leona Mae McVaigh and Larry Dean McVaigh all of Parkersburg; 23 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Bernice Marie McVaigh and one son, Thomas M. Willett.

Published in Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - Wednesday, December 4, 2002