Robert Vincent Dandrow Jr. M.D.
Robert Vincent Dandrow, Jr., M.D. peacefully passed away on August 26, 2011 at the age of 87. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Appleton) his wife of 59 years. Devoted father of Robert V. Dandrow, III and his wife Cathy of Marshfield, Patricia Dandrow-Seksay and her husband Edward of Cohasset, Alan Dandrow and his wife Joyce of Pembroke, Philip Dandrow and his wife Patricia of Cohasset, and Elizabeth Dodge and her husband Stephen of Pembroke. He was the cherished grandfather of twelve, dedicated son of the late R. Vincent Dandrow and Ruth (Kelley) and loving brother of Ruth Lovejoy of Florida, Joan Hottleman of North Falmouth, and the late Gloria MacIsaac of Roslindale. He had many nieces and nephews.
Dr. Dandrow was born in Boston, attended local schools and was president of the class of 1942 at English High School. As a pre-med student at Tufts University he joined the V12 Program and was later commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy at Columbia University. He was assigned to the U.S.S. Stoddard as a communications officer and was present in Tokyo Bay for the signing of the treaty with Japan on August 15, 1945. After completing his undergraduate courses at Tufts, he moved on to Tufts Medical School and graduated in the class of 1951. He completed a five year (1951-1956) residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Boston City Hospital.
Dr. Dandrow was a Founding Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a Fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He was a member of the Obstetrical Society of Boston, the American Fertility Society, the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, and the Massachusetts Medical Society.
He was an Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tufts Medical School until his retirement in 2000. He also had teaching appointments at Boston University and Harvard University Schools of Medicine.
He was a Visiting Surgeon in Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Margaret’s Hospital for Women, Boston, Boston Lying-in Hospital, Boston City Hospital, University Hospital, Carney Hospital and Faulkner Hospital. He was the former Chief of Gynecology at Milton Hospital and past president of the medical staff at St. Margaret’s Hospital.
Dr. Dandrow was involved in a number of significant research projects over the years. He was the Clinical Director and Senior Investigator U.S.P.H.S. Grant (Boston City Hospital and Boston Lying-in Hospital) for the Study of Abnormal Carbohydrate Metabolism in Pregnancy (1954-1969).
He was a lector at Saint Elizabeth Church in Milton, a long-time member of the Neighborhood Club of Quincy and a member of Fuller Village Resident’s Association and Winmiir Resident’s Association.
Friends and family are invited to attend visiting hours from 3-8 pm on Thursday September 1 at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, Milton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, September 2 at 11:00am in Saint Elizabeth Church, Reedsdale Road at Randolph Avenue, Milton. Interment Milton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Autism Research, c/o Dr. Richard Deth, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.
Guestbook Entries
Dr.Dandrow was the most intuitive and caring md. I have ever known. He delivered our 3 healthy children.Kathy. seeing you at appts. was an added welcome. To all of you , thank -you for sharing this wonderful man with my family. He was one in a million.
I was so sad to hear of Dr. Dandrow’s passing. I was his patient for 40 years until he retired. He delivered my son who is now 50 years old and my daughter who is 42. He also performed several successful surguries and referred me to other doctors not in his field. During my first visit he told me someone asked him why he chose his field and he said it was because of the ‘powdered belly buttons’. He was so personable and down to earth. During one of my initial visits due to pregnancy he was smoking a cigar and I told him if he didn’t put it out I would throw up on his desk, he quickly distinguised it. We will meet again some day.
Dear Patricia:
I was so sorry to learn of your wonderful Father’s death. My prayers and deepest sympathy are with you and your family.
May your own deep Faith and the support and love of family and friends be a source of comfort and strength.
Your Dad blessed many lives ,I am sure, with his care and kindness.
Peace and blessings. Sister Zita Fleming CSJ
Dr. Bob was a man of character, of deep religious conviction, and of integrity.
He was a person upon which everyone could rely, whether for advice or for counsel. And, he took the time to listen and to understand any issue brought before him in an effort to aid and assist — a trait appreciated by the many he helped throughout his life.
Dr. Bob was a true gentleman and one who will be sorely missed by our entire family.
I was saddened to learn of Doctor’s passing .He was a unique person and highly skilled doctor. I met him as a nurse at St Margaret’s and later became his patient for 36 yrs.It gives me comfort knowing he died peacefully.
No words can express the sense of loss this passing brings. Dr. Dandrow was a wonderful person. All the memories we have shared with him will be forever be cherished and remembered. May the Lord welcome him home in Heaven.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Chi , Ly, Francis, Jacqueline and Peter.
Beth,
My deepest sympathies on the death of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Nora
To the Dandrow and Appleton Family: Our deepest sympathies are extended to everyone. It was so special to have Dr. Dandrow as my doctor and so meaningful for Thomas to know the doctor who brought him into the world. Thomas regrets that he cannot attend the wake and funeral. A very special man and a very special family – our thoughts are with you.
Andrea and Thomas
Dear Mary
My deepest sympathy to you at the loss of Bob. I remember fondly,many good times at Boston City and St.Margaret’s
He was a good man and good Physician
God Bless
Len Smith-Centerville,ma
Dear Patricia,
I am sorry to read about your Dad’s passing. My thoughts, sympathy, and prayers are with you and your family. May he rest in peace with the Lord.
Peace and blessings to you all,
Joanne
My prayers go out to the Dandrow family. They were my neighbors in Milton for many years. I remember with gratitude their loving assistance on the occasion of my husband’s death seven months after we had moved into the neighborhood. Dr. Dandrow and Mary lovingly helped to wake my husband, and their sons did many acts of kindness in my hour of greatest need. May God bless all of you.
Edith Fiore
RIP DR. Dandrow and thanks for delivering my beautiful Mother in the year of 1953.