Dr. Robert G. Mondou

December 1, 1936 - August 21, 2011

Robert G. Mondou, M.D. Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather Prominent Lowell Surgeon LOWELL—Dr. Robert George Mondou, 74, of Lowell and Pocasset, MA, the beloved husband of Maureen (Sullivan) Mondou and the patriarch of a respected Lowell family, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, August 21, 2011, with his family by his side. Robert was born in Manchester, NH on December 1, 1936, a son of the late Ovila and Beatrice (Beaudette) Mondou and stepson of the late Marie (Cantin) Mondou. He attended school in Manchester, NH. Bob then graduated from St. Anselm’s College with the class of 1958. He graduated from the University of Vermont Medical School 1962. Dr. Mondou served his internship at Bishop DeGoesbriand Hospital in Burlington, VT. He completed his residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester, MA, where he served as Chief Surgical Resident. In 1967, Dr. Mondou established a private practice in Lowell, MA. He served as the Chief of Surgery at the former St. Joseph’s Hospital and was a member of the Surgical Staff at St. John’s Hospitals, now Saints Medical Center, and Lowell General Hospital. He was also a member of the Courtesy Staff at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. Dr. Mondou was the Physician at the Raytheon Company in Lowell for many years, as well as the Physician for the Greater Lowell Golden Gloves for over 30 years. During his 40 year career as a Surgeon, Dr. Mondou was a member of and was involved with many professional and charitable organizations. He served on the Boards of the City of Lowell Board of Health, where he was also a School Physician, The Lowell Visiting Nurses Association, The Lowell Day Nursery, The Lowell Boy Scouts, The Merrimack Valley Catholic Charities, and The American Cancer Society. Dr. Mondou held membership in the Middlesex North Medical Society, The Massachusetts Medical Society, and The American College of Surgeons. He was a parishioner of the Immaculate Conception Church. Dr. Mondou was a founding member and coach of the Lowell Youth Hockey Association. He was a past member of Vesper Country Club. Dr. Mondou also served in the U.S. Army Reserves for eight years. In his younger years, Dr. Mondou was an avid skier and tennis player. He also enjoyed playing golf and fishing on Cape Cod. Most important to Dr. Mondou was spending time with his family. Dr. Mondou, affectionately known as “Bubba” to his adoring grandchildren, especially enjoyed attending their many sporting events both in Lowell and on Cape Cod. Surviving Dr. Mondou in addition to his wife Maureen are his four children, Robert G. Mondou, Jr. and his companion Erica Nelson of Falmouth, MA, Michelle Donovan and her husband John, Kathryn Page, and Marc Mondou, all of Lowell; nine grandchildren, Margaret and Abigail Mondou of Sandwich, MA, Padraic, Erin, Conor, and John Donovan, and Kyleigh, Kaelin, and Keara Page, all of Lowell; his sister, Lucille (Mondou) Megan and her husband Paul of Acton; six nephews, including his God Son, Paul Megan, Jr. of Westford. Dr. Mondou was the brother of the late Therese Mondou and father-in-law of the late Kelly L. Page. FUNERAL NOTICE MONDOU—In Chelmsford, August 21, 2011, Dr. Robert G. Mondou, 74, beloved husband of Maureen (Sullivan) Mondou of Lowell and Pocasset. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL, on THURSDAY from 4 until 8 P.M. Dr. Mondou’s Funeral will begin on FRIDAY MORNING at 9 o’clock from the Funeral Home, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10 o’clock at the Immaculate Conception Church (Lower Church), 144 East Merrimack Street, Lowell. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Dr. Mondou’s memory may be made to the Immaculate Conception Building Fund, 3 Fayette Street, Lowell, MA 01852 or to The Cancer Center at Lowell General Hospital, 295 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854 . ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222. www.faymccabe.com