Walter H. Munroe

Walter H. Munroe, 69, of Rehoboth, MA died unexpectedly Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro, MA. He was the beloved husband of Sharon (Alburn) Munroe. Mr. and Mrs. Munroe were married for 48 years.
Born in Attleboro, MA, a son of the late Ralph G. and Jane (Hodges) Munroe, he was a life-long resident of Rehoboth.
Mr. Munroe was a life-long farmer on the family farm and a part-time surveyor for Otis-Dyer. He was instrumental in all areas of the family businesses including Munroe Feed & Supply in Rehoboth.
Farming was his passion in life. He lived everyday doing what he loved most and passed away taking care of his animals.
He served on many committees in the Town of Rehoboth including the Finance Committee, the Water Commission, the Housing Authority and the Rehoboth Agricultural & Natural Resources Preservation Council, where he worked so hard to set up the Agricultural Trust Fund to preserve land in Rehoboth. He was also a Fence Viewer.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Elizabeth J. Munroe of Taunton, MA and Benjamin J. Munroe of Rehoboth, MA; two brothers, Robert S. Munroe and his wife Susan of Rehoboth, MA and Ralph G. Munroe, Jr. of Park Forest, IL; and his two beloved grandsons, John P. Munroe and Frank J. Czepiel, Jr. He was the brother of the late Elizabeth Mahoney Koons.
His services will be private in respect of his wishes. Calling Hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Town of Rehoboth Agricultural Trust Fund – In Memory of Walter H. Munroe, 148 Peck Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769 would be appreciated. For Guest Book, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements entrusted with Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln, RI 02865.