Robert D. Bancroft

Robert D. Bancroft, 79 formerly of Warwick passed away May 12, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Kathleen (Foster) Bancroft. Born in Pawtucket he was a son of the late Alec and Hilda (Fitton) Bancroft.

A Bryant College graduate, Bob enlisted in the National Guard and served in Vietnam. After discharge from the Army he worked as a store manager for Star Market. Most of his career was spent as an account manager for a food broker.

Bob was an avid, excellent golfer and was assistant golf coach for cadets when stationed at West Point. Bob loved all sports, but the NE Patriots were his all-time favorite team. He was rarely seen without at least one piece of Patriots apparel. Bob was beloved by his family and was a friend to all. His greatest enjoyment was with his family. He loved coaching his children’s sports teams and later taking grandchildren on walks to the bay.

Besides his wife he is survived by two children, Robert A. Bancroft (Rachel) and Rebecca K. Hamilton (Jason), six grandchildren, Kyle and Ryan Schultz, Jacob and Julia Bancroft, Sean and Max Hamilton, and a sister Linda Halle (Allen).

Funeral Thursday May 19 ^th at 10:00 am from the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at St. Gregory the Great Church, Cowesett Rd., Warwick. Burial with military honors will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Calling hours: Wednesday May 18 ^th from 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hope Health Hospice and Palliative Care