Robert C. Trahan

Robert C. Trahan, 79, of Acushnet passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Mattapoisett, he was the son of the late Joseph G. and Alice (Oliveira) Trahan.

Family was very important to him and he will be deeply missed. He is survived by his loving daughters, Danielle Priebe of Acushnet, and Stacy Lima and her husband Michael of Dartmouth; two grandchildren, Zachary Genovezos and Lauren Pimental; a great grandchild, Julian; four brothers, Richard Trahan and his wife Lynn of New Bedford, Gerald Trahan of New Bedford, Gary Trahan and his wife Laraine of Freetown, and Wayne Trahan and his wife Susan of Freetown; two sisters, Brenda Gomes of Acushnet, and Cynthia Tighe and her husband Patrick of Vero Beach, FL.; a sister-in-law Lucille Trahan of Acushnet, and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Ronald Trahan.

Robert known to most as Bob was a go-getter from the beginning. He first worked in retail at Jones Cut Rate as a young man for many years and then venturing off starting his own businesses. He started in antiques which then led into combining his love of retail, people and flowers by forming The Potting Bench Inc. in 1976 which became a staple in the North End community of New Bedford. For many years his mother Alice along with his brother Richard and other family members worked by his side, truly a family owned business. Whether he was putting his many nieces and nephews to work or his grandchildren Lauren & Zac, he instilled a great work ethic. He gave many high school students their first job and many worked through their college years and still pop in to fill in during holidays.

Bob was a compassionate softy who was extremely generous to the areas local Churches, Schools, various Charities and private fundraisers in addition to sponsoring the Miss New Bedford Pageant for many, many years.

He fought a courageous battle over the last few years with never a complaint. His Family would like to extend their great appreciation and love to the Southcoast VNA Supportive Care team who took great care of him with such compassion. A special thank you to Kaylee, Jodi, Vicki, Aaron and May, all with the VNA, you are truly angels on earth.

His funeral will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 9:00am from the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am at St. Francis Xavier Parish, 125 Main St., Acushnet. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. His visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 from 3:00 – 7:00pm in the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02745.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to Prince Henry Society Scholarship Fund and the Southcoast VNA Supportive Care Team. For on-line tributes please visit our website at www.rock-funeralhome.com