Robert ‘Bob’ William Friend, 67, of Bristol

Robert ‘Bob’ William Friend, 67, of Bristol

ROBERT “BOB” WILLIAM FRIEND BRISTOL — Robert “Bob” William Friend of Bristol, Vt., passed away peacefully at home Aug. 2, 2026, after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma blood cancer, surrounded by family. He was 67 years old. Bob was born Feb. 12, 1959, in Detroit, Mich., to Marie “Joyce” Joyce Pageau and Thomas “Tom” William Friend. He spent his early years growing up in Crete, Ill., before his family relocated to Alburgh, Vt., and event…