Obituary for Robert Roy Moulton Jr.
Longtime Local Businessman and Civic Leader, Robert Roy Moulton, Jr., 66 of North Adams died on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Berkshire Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. He was born in North Adams on September 25, 1956 a son of Carolyn (Cicchetti) Moulton and the late Robert Roy Moulton Sr.
Robert graduated from the former St. Joseph’s High School, North Adams and was a member of the last graduating class in 1974. Robert owned and operated Moulton’s Spectacle Shoppe in North Adams and Bennington for many years with his family. Robert was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Parish Council, Finance Committee, and was a 3rd degree member of Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the North Adams City Council and School Committee and was President of the North Adams Ambulance, EMT. He started with EMS career in the late 1970’s. He went on to be on the board of directors from 1985-2020. From 1996-2006 he was vice president and from 2006-2020 he served as the board president. He was a eucharistic adorer for 25 years, and a member of the Board of Director. He was also a gun safety instructor and instrumental in the merger of the North Adams Ambulance Service and Village Ambulance. He also was the host of “Let’s Talk About it” TV show.
Robert enjoyed trips to Lake George, Hunting, Fishing, Camping, softball, basketball, golfing, traveling, playing card games and spending time with his family. He leaves his wife, Bonny May (Gardner) Moulton whom he married on October 9, 1982, two children, Jessica Moulton (Jennifer Bixby) of Pittsfield and Robert Roy Moulton III (Katelynn) of North Adams. He also leaves a granddaughter, Alexa Moulton-Bixby. Robert leaves his siblings, Mary Ann Meaney (John), Peter Moulton, John Moulton (Jenny), Theresa Denault (Michael), Mark Moulton (Cathy) Maria Moulton (Gary), Chris Moulton (Kerry), Roxana Moulton (James) and Matthew Moulton as well as many nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Burial will follow in the family plot in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 4-7 PM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Donations may be made to RMA Foundation and the Jimmy Fund of Berkshire County through the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home – CENTRAL CHAPEL 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA 01247. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.
Robert graduated from the former St. Joseph’s High School, North Adams and was a member of the last graduating class in 1974. Robert owned and operated Moulton’s Spectacle Shoppe in North Adams and Bennington for many years with his family. Robert was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Parish Council, Finance Committee, and was a 3rd degree member of Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the North Adams City Council and School Committee and was President of the North Adams Ambulance, EMT. He started with EMS career in the late 1970’s. He went on to be on the board of directors from 1985-2020. From 1996-2006 he was vice president and from 2006-2020 he served as the board president. He was a eucharistic adorer for 25 years, and a member of the Board of Director. He was also a gun safety instructor and instrumental in the merger of the North Adams Ambulance Service and Village Ambulance. He also was the host of “Let’s Talk About it” TV show.
Robert enjoyed trips to Lake George, Hunting, Fishing, Camping, softball, basketball, golfing, traveling, playing card games and spending time with his family. He leaves his wife, Bonny May (Gardner) Moulton whom he married on October 9, 1982, two children, Jessica Moulton (Jennifer Bixby) of Pittsfield and Robert Roy Moulton III (Katelynn) of North Adams. He also leaves a granddaughter, Alexa Moulton-Bixby. Robert leaves his siblings, Mary Ann Meaney (John), Peter Moulton, John Moulton (Jenny), Theresa Denault (Michael), Mark Moulton (Cathy) Maria Moulton (Gary), Chris Moulton (Kerry), Roxana Moulton (James) and Matthew Moulton as well as many nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Burial will follow in the family plot in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 4-7 PM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Donations may be made to RMA Foundation and the Jimmy Fund of Berkshire County through the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home – CENTRAL CHAPEL 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA 01247. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.