Robert W. Duby

WORCESTER: Robert W. Duby, 95, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, after being stricken ill at home.

He is survived by 3 stepdaughters, Tammie Sullivan and her wife Susan Wadowski, Kelly Colaianni and her husband Anthony, and Melissa Sullivan and her fiancée Jeffrey Blackmore; and 2 grandchildren, Ayden Blackmore and Teagan Wadowski. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia A. (Brigham) Duby, who passed away on Sunday, October 18.

Bob was born in Worcester, son of the late Spurgeon & Glayds (Heenan) Duby. He was a retired educator, teaching history in the Auburn Public Schools and a basketball referee in several organizations within the central MA area. His true love was spending time with his grandchildren and caring for his dogs (mainly German Shepards) over the span of his life.

A Graveside Service will be held at 10AM on Saturday, November 7, in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Arrangements are under the care of Callahan Fay & Caswell Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester. Online condolences may be placed at www.callahanfay.com