Robert D. McRae, age 77, of Hull, died peacefully, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, surrounded by his loving family.

Robert was born in Somerville, raised and educated in Stoneham. He was a graduate of Stoneham High School, Class of 1964, and Northeastern University.

He lived in Hull for thirty years, previously in Franklin.

Robert began his career in land surveying, and went on to work as the executive director of the Charles River Pollution Control District at the treatment plant. He had been retired for many years.

Robert enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family.

Beloved son of the late Alice M. (Behenna) and James A. McRae, Sr.

Devoted brother of James A. McRae, Jr. of Westwood and his late wife Suzanne, Kenneth E. McRae and his wife Linda of Norwood, Phillip D. McRae and his wife Kimberly of Lynnfield, the late Lorraine L. McRae, and the late Patricia A. “Tricia” McRae.

Loving uncle of Keri, Shane, and Ashley.

Visiting hours will be held at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, on Tuesday, November 14, from 5 – 7 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.