Professor Robert E. Macmaster

MacMaster, Professor Robert E., longtime resident of Hingham, December 31, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Ann E. (Lynch) MacMaster. Loving father of Angus M. of Chelsea, Martha A. of Pasadena, CA and the late David J. MacMaster. Grandfather of Michael R. MacMaster of Columbus, OH. Father-in-law of Gail MacMaster of Hingham. Also survived by many nieces and a nephew. Robert was a 1940 graduate of Harvard University. He also received his Master’s and Doctorate degrees from Harvard. Mr. MacMaster was a Professor of German and Russian History and Literature. He was an expert in the works of Leo Tolstoy. He is a Professor Emeritus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, having taught there for over 40 years. Robert was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. He served in the reserves for 28 years retiring as a Lt. Colonel and Artillery Commander. He walked several miles a day and enjoyed World’s End in Hingham. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Life Celebration Service in Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., HINGHAM, Saturday at 9:15 AM. Funeral Mass in Saint Paul’s Church, Hingham at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours Friday 4-7 PM. Burial in Saint Paul’s Cemetery, Hingham. Donations in memory of Mr. MacMaster may be made to establish a fund in support of Hingham High School students to the Professor Robert E. MacMaster Scholarship Fund, c/o Citizens Bank, 11 Fearing Rd., Hingham, MA 02043.