Robert Eugene Burch, 56, of Haverhill, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 17, 2019.

He was born and raised in Panama City, the son of the late Russell Eugene Burch and Annie Louise Childers Burch.

Robert graduated from Rutherford High School in 1980 and was a member of the varsity baseball team. He graduated from Saint Leo's College, where he also played on the baseball team.

He served as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force from 1986-1990. Bob worked as a Technical Support Specialist for the Insurance Fraud Bureau of Massachusetts for many years.

He loved to play golf, softball and was an avid Florida Gator fan.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Russell Burch Jr. He is survived by his spouse, Brian Boutilier; four siblings, Shirley Grant (John), Dorothy Brantley (Al), Ralph Burch (Cecilia), Frances Louise Brown (Gary); four nieces, Stacy Williams, Dorothy Arone, Angie Reichert, Holly Buchanan and a nephew, Tracey Burch.

A memorial Mass will be held at Collegiate Church of Christ the Teacher at Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., N. Andover, on Sunday, March 31, at 2:00 PM. Visitation at the church prior to Mass from 1:00-2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial donations to Victory Baptist Church, 1905 W. 11 ^th St., Panama City, FL 32401 in memory of Robert Burch.