Robert Lin Golden, better known as “Bob” to his friends and “Pops” to his family, died on October 22, 2026, at age 90, surrounded by his family in Milton, Massachusetts. Born on May 31, 1936, he was the son of the late Dewey and Esta Golden.

Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Joyce Carrell Byrne Golden, who died on March 14, 1999.

Robert graduated from Rivesville High School and joined the U.S. Navy where he was honorably discharged in the spring of 1958. From the Navy he went on to work for Texas Instruments in Attleboro, MA then to Bethlehem Mines in Barrackville, WV later returned to and retired from Texas Instruments. He also enjoyed many years as the park manager of Birchwood Mobile Home Park of Attleboro, MA.

Robert most enjoyed spending time with his family. His family meant the world to him, be it fixing up old cars, a smooth cruise along side roads astride a motorcycle, or sitting around the kitchen table playing cards or board games. He always enjoyed watching sports on television. A lifetime supporter of the Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins. But he never forgot his home and made sure to watch every WVU football and basketball game.

Robert is survived by his children:

Sharon Golden Devonis and her husband, Michael Devonis, of Orlando, Florida; John Byrne of Clarksburg, West Virginia; Maureen Byrne of Attleboro, Massachusetts; Robert Golden Jr. and his wife, Stephanie, of Smithfield, Rhode Island; Kelley Golden Dufault and her husband, Leo Dufault, of Florida; Michael Golden and his partner, Maria Boisseau, of Attleboro, Massachusetts; and Jeffory Golden and his wife, Danielle of Fairmont West Virginia

As well as many more grandchildren and he even got to experience several great grandchildren.

Misty and David Reinheart and their boys Hunter and Chase. Hallie and David Anderson and their son Dylan, Andrea Byrne, Zach and Brittany Devonis their two children Analeigh and Fisher., Brent and Christine Golden, Brittany Golden and her partner Joe Reinheart and their children Mason, Avery and a baby girl on the way, Ashley and her son Ryker, Justin Golden, Kalyn Myers and her partner Tyler Mederios, Kayla and Tyler Brady and their boys Kai and Zayne.

Robert has several loving nieces, nephews and cousins from Texas, Ohio, West Virginia and North Carolina.

In addition to his parents and wife he is preceded in death by his infant brothers Merel Lee and Richard Arnold, sister Violet Golden Osbourne and her husband Charles (Chuck), Jean Golden Osburn Pica and her husband, Charles (Bob) and later Fred Pica, Arlene Golden Wright Rutherford and her husband Kenneth (Bum) and later Ray, Russell Glenn Golden and his wife Evelyn.

Calling hours will be held in the Foley Cook New Day Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 from 11AM-2PM. For memorial register or facility directions, please visit www.newdayfunerals.com