Robert Henderson

Robert Henderson, “Hendy”, 81 yrs, of Westwood, passed peacefully at the Veterans Hospital in West Roxbury on November 10, 2026.

Son of the late Neil Henderson and Claire Keating Henderson and brother of the late Mary Henderson. Survived by his sisters Claire Henderson of Avon, CT. and Kathy Hines (husband Dennis) of Norwell, MA. , his brothers Dick Henderson (wife Diane) of Westwood and Jack Henderson (wife Karen) of Colorado. The loving uncle of Susan Garratt, Dave Henderson, Dan Henderson, Ryan Hines, Micaela Hines and MaryKate Hines. Rob had deep affection for his seven Great Nephews and Nieces. He was also a longtime close friend of Bill W.

A graduate of Westwood High School, Rob proudly served as the two-time Captain of the very first Westwood High Hockey Team.

SP5 Henderson was an honored Veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. After the military he attended Quincy College where he played hockey and then transferred to UMASS Amherst. Rob remained a passionate UMASS sports fan and held season tickets to UMASS hockey and lacrosse for years after. He loved all things UMASS.

Rob worked for many years at The Home for Little Wanderers in Walpole.

He was a lifelong Westwood resident and a fixture in the community.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St., Westwood on Friday Nov. 20th from 4-7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday Nov. 21st at 10am in St. Denis Church, 157 Washington St. Westwood. Interment, following the Mass will take place at New Westwood Cemetery with U.S. Army Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rob’s memory to Lifeworks Inc., 789 Clapboardtree St. Westwood, MA 02090.