Robert D. Wetmore
Robert D. Wetmore | |
|---|---|
 Wetmore in 1967. | |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire, and Middlesex District | |
| In office 1976–1996 | |
| Succeeded by | Stephen Brewer |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 2nd Worcester District | |
| In office 1964–1977 | |
| Preceded by | J. Philip Howard |
| Succeeded by | Chester Suhoski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Delvey Wetmore, Sr. July 24, 1930 Gardner, Massachusetts, United States |
| Died | January 15, 2016 (aged 85) Massachusetts, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Jean Valley (m. 1957) Andrea Flajole |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Barre, Massachusetts, United States |
| Education | Worcester Junior College Clark University College of the Holy Cross New England Law Boston |
Robert Delvey Wetmore, Sr. (July 24, 1930 – January 15, 2016) was an American politician from Massachusetts.[1]
Biography
[edit]Born to Elmer Marshall and Marion Ray Parmenter, Wetmore was a graduate of Gardner High School.[2] He then went on to receive degrees from Worcester Junior College, Clark University, College of the Holy Cross in Industrial Relations, and New England Law Boston. In 1952, Wetmore was drafted to serve in the Korean War, and later joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Early in his career, he spent time as a lineworker.
Wetmore served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 2nd Worcester District from 1964 to 1976, and then in the Massachusetts Senate for the Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire, and Middlesex District from 1976 to 1997.[3] While in the Senate, he served on the Committee on Commerce and Labor and the Senate Ways and Means Committee. From 1980 to 1988, his successor in the Senate, Stephen Brewer, was his aide. Wetmore is known for his legislation work to preserve the Quabbin Reservoir and Ware River, as well as advocacy for Article 97 of the Constitution of Massachusetts.[4]
In 2004, the Mount Wachusett Community College dedicated a new building as the Robert D. Wetmore Center for Innovation in Design, Technology and Resource Development.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Prior to his death, caused by Parkinson's disease, in 2016, Wetmore lived on Hubbardston Road in Barre, Massachusetts. He was also a member of the American Legion and the Lions Clubs International.
References
[edit]- ^ "Senator Robert D. Wetmore - View Obituary & Service Information".
- ^ "Sen. Robert Delvey "Bob" Wetmore b. 24 Jul 1930 Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts d. 15 Jan 2016: Delvee Family Association".
- ^ "PD43+ » Candidate Profile".
- ^ "Robert Wetmore, environmental advocate and former state senator from Barre, to be buried Saturday". 29 January 2016.
- ^ "MWCC dedicates new classroom space".
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