Robert Thomas Bonavire of Natick MA passed away peacefully surrounded by his children and family, March 10 at the age of 60.

Robert (Bennie) is survived by Stephanie Sandler and their three children Tanya Russo and her husband Larry, Gabrielle Bonavire and Benjamin Bonavire.  Bennie had two grandchildren, Lily (4) and Claire (3).

Bennie was born August 7, 1963, to the late Murial Bonavire and late Louis Bonavire. He was the sixth of seven siblings and is survived by his older sisters Linda Steinwachs and her husband James of Bellingham, Brenda Grabau of Ashland, Gail Paglia and her husband Rick of Newton, Elaine Bonavire of Yarmouth, and his older brother Richard Bonavire and his wife Johnna of Medway and his younger brother David Bonavire and his wife Adelle of Natick.

Bennie was with Ashland DPW for 20 years. Beloved member of the Ashland and Natick communities. Member of the Natick Elks, Ashland American Legion and VFW.

Bennie loves to be outside, whether riding his Harley, being on the beach or hanging with friends and family in the yard.

He will be fondly remembered for his infectious sense of humor and contagious laugh that would have you crying with him!

Services will be private. Please join us to celebrate his life on Thursday March 14th at 3:00 PM in the Fish and Game, 3 Ponderosa Rd, Ashland MA.