Robert Orpen, 72 years of age, of Wareham, formerly of Charlestown and NC, died Dec. 9.

He is the devoted father of John Gregory Orpen and James Christopher Orpen, and beloved brother of John Orpen of Hull, Jean Raso of NH, Carol Orpen of Malden, Patricia Simard of Easton, Donald Orpen of NH, Richard Orpen of Randolph, and the late Henry Orpen Jr. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Bob's life on Thursday, Dec. 13, from 2 to 4 p.m., with a memorial service at 3 p.m, in the Frank H. Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St., Charlestown. Interment is private.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam conflict, a member of the Wareham Lodge of Elks, and a former Gleason Family YMCA member and dance instructor.

In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Bob's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. For obituary, directions, and online condolences, visit: www.carrfuneral.com.