Robert Lee Salley

Rehoboth – Robert L. Salley, 86, of Rehoboth, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the Morton Hospital, Taunton, MA. He was the beloved husband of the late Phyllis C. (Swierk) Salley for 57 years.

Born on April 30, 1937 in Taunton, MA he was a son of the late Delmar L. and Madeline (Lee) Salley.

His journey began on a farm, where he learned the value of diligence and commitment. This foundation propelled him into a successful career in the milk manufacturing business. Robert was a proud employee of Bliss Bros. Dairy for over four decades, where he ascended to the position of Plant Manager. He built a life filled with accomplishments, and his contributions are deeply appreciated by those who had the privilege of working alongside him. Robert also proudly served his community of Rehoboth as a firefighter for over forty years.

His life was blessed with the companionship of his dearly departed wife, Phyllis Salley. With her, he built not just a house but a home filled with warmth and love on their property located on Robert’s Property.

Robert’s love for nature and the outdoors stemmed from his early life on the farm, carrying over into his hobbies. He was actively involved in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, baseball, and softball, and cherished time spent at his second home in Wakefield, NH with family and friends, fishing and boating.

He is survived by his five children, Debora J. Rogers and lifetime companion Allan Machado both of Rehoboth; Judith L. Kercher of Attleboro; Paul J. Salley and wife Donna M. Salley of East Bridgewater, MA and Linda E. Salley and longtime companion Charles Thibault both of Nashville, TN; 4 grandchildren, Paul D. Rogers, Cecilia L. Salley, Christopher L. Salley, Amanda M. Carvalho; 1 great-granddaughter, Emma LaRose.

He was the father of the late Elaine V. Chemelowski and her husband Eugene M. Chemelowski of Seekonk.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 4-8pm on Monday, December 4, 2023 at the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Coyle Drive, Seekonk. Burial will follow in Oak Knoll Cemetery, 310 Tremont Street, Rehoboth.