Robert (Bob) Francis Hurley, 83, of Hull and formally of Duxbury passed away peacefully after a brief illness on September 30 ^th with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Maura (O'Sullivan) Hurley, of 55 years and loving father of Liam Hurley, M.D., and his wife Brigid of Andover, Tina Hurley of Cohasset, Sean Hurley and his wife Michele of Wakefield, Ian  Hurley and his wife Diana of Groton, and Colleen Hurley ( Little Image ) of Hanover. He is also survived by 9, soon to be 10 grandchildren.

Bob will forever be remembered for his kindness and generosity, his love for life and his great sense of humor. But most of all he will be remembered for his deep unconditional love for his family. His greatest pleasure was spending time with them. He was a proud, committed, and loyal husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a man of character and a true gentleman to all. His beautiful and special spirit will be missed.

Bob grew up in Bourne, MA and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. In 1955, Bob met his wife-to-be Maura. They eventually moved to Duxbury, MA where they lived for 46 years, and raised 5 wonderful children. He worked many years for Commonwealth Electric Company (now NSTAR). He and his wife, Maura, recently moved to their retirement home on Spinnaker Island in Hull, MA.

Robert Hurley's life will be celebrated in a Funeral Mass on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. at St. Anthony's Parish at 129 South Main Street, in Cohasset, MA.

A private family burial will follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetery at Otis Air Force Base in Bourne, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at www.cff.org/getinvolved/ or the South Shore Hospital's Surgical Intensive Care Unit at foundation@sshosp.org .