Robert Paul Keith, 82, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026 after a brave fight with end stage kidney disease. He was the loving husband of Marilynn (Cosman) Keith.

Born in Lawrence, son of the late John and Rita (Muise) Keith, he lived in Andover, MA and Kingston, NH most of his life before retiring to Marion, MA.

Bob will be remembered as a loving and caring person with a wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed photography, military history, making models, and was a car enthusiast. Bob was a lifelong lover of animals working for over 50 years at the Andover Animal Hospital. Over the years he had many cats and dogs.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Marilynn; his daughters, Suzanne Xydias and her husband Bill, Jessica Spring-Truax and her husband Don Truax; his siblings, Nancy Keith Valenti and Barry Keith; his granddaughters Zoe and Efi; his nephew Justin; and his caretaker Cathy Wolfe.

A rememberance of life will be planned for the early fall.