We at The Sanctuary at Woodville are pleased to announce the creation of the “Pastor Robert (Bob) Cloutier Memorial Scholarship” to honor his memory and his appreciation for the practice of spiritual contemplation.
A longtime pastor at Faith Community Church, Pastor Bob was a supporter of The Sanctuary and took part in some of our events — particularly our Quiet Days. One morning as Bob utilized The Sanctuary for a Quiet Day, he encountered God in a new and unique way while walking the trails of nearby Lake Whitehall, an experience he called “amazingly refreshing.” To hear Bob's experience in his own words, watch the video above.
This scholarship fund will help subsidize or pay for anyone who would like to experience one of The Sanctuary’s contemplative offerings.
A longtime pastor at Faith Community Church, Pastor Bob was a supporter of The Sanctuary and took part in some of our events — particularly our Quiet Days. One morning as Bob utilized The Sanctuary for a Quiet Day, he encountered God in a new and unique way while walking the trails of nearby Lake Whitehall, an experience he called “amazingly refreshing.” To hear Bob's experience in his own words, watch the video above.
This scholarship fund will help subsidize or pay for anyone who would like to experience one of The Sanctuary’s contemplative offerings.
If feeling called, you may donate to this fund online below via PayPal or make checks payable to “Sanctuary at Woodville” (with memo line “Pastor Bob”) and mail to P.O. Box 155, Woodville, MA 01784. The Sanctuary at Woodville is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry and all donations are tax deductible.
Pastor Bob was called home to the Lord on Aug. 25, 2021. We encourage you to read more about Bob’s life of service to God. You can read Bob's obituary below.
HOPKINTON -- The Reverend Robert Cloutier (Pastor Bob) of Hopkinton, MA went to meet his Lord on August 25, 2021 after a courageous eight-month battle with a rare form of Lymphoma.
A pastor at Faith Community Church Hopkinton (formerly First Congregational Church of Hopkinton) for over 37 years, Bob’s life mission was serving God by serving others. He did so with compassion, love, kindness, and commitment. He truly was a beacon of the fruits of the Spirit. Bob fully embraced his calling as pastor; he loved sharing the gospel and in his life he ministered to thousands.
His other passion was his family. He and his wife Linda celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary in June. Together they have three children, Daniel, Becky, and Lindsay. Bob loved doing life with his kids. He passed on his love of sports, watching and coaching youth sports in Hopkinton (a community he treasured for over 35 years). Bob grew up in Seekonk, MA. He graduated from Brown University and Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Bob was a lifetime learner who was curious and excited about each new day. He loved biking the Milford and Cape Rail trails, golfing with his dad and brother, playing basketball and watching the Cs, going on baseball road trips, the Nutcracker at Christmas, carving the Thanksgiving turkey, vacationing in Eastham and Loon Mountain, boogie boarding, bird watching, sending roses to his girls, his small group, spending time with his doting grandchildren, and above all, being there for others during hard and difficult times.
In addition to his wife Linda, Bob leaves his mother Sarah E. Cloutier (formerly of Seekonk, MA), his son Daniel and wife Kalina Cloutier of Upton, MA, daughter Becky and her husband David Corey of Lancaster, MA and daughter Lindsay and her husband Mike Bohanske of Portland, ME. His biggest fans were his grandkids Jonathan, Lane, Luke, Genevieve, Eden, and Sydney who will miss him dearly. Bob also leaves his church community, whose members are his extended family. Bob is predeceased by his father Robert G. Cloutier (1999) and his brother Daniel H. Cloutier (2005).
The very last sermon Bob spoke was on the topic of Heaven. That message is a comfort to all his family and friends who know that he is now safely in the arms of the Lord where we will be joyfully reunited. A video link of this message can be found at www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrtKIYQFpc8&t=68s
A pastor at Faith Community Church Hopkinton (formerly First Congregational Church of Hopkinton) for over 37 years, Bob’s life mission was serving God by serving others. He did so with compassion, love, kindness, and commitment. He truly was a beacon of the fruits of the Spirit. Bob fully embraced his calling as pastor; he loved sharing the gospel and in his life he ministered to thousands.
His other passion was his family. He and his wife Linda celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary in June. Together they have three children, Daniel, Becky, and Lindsay. Bob loved doing life with his kids. He passed on his love of sports, watching and coaching youth sports in Hopkinton (a community he treasured for over 35 years). Bob grew up in Seekonk, MA. He graduated from Brown University and Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Bob was a lifetime learner who was curious and excited about each new day. He loved biking the Milford and Cape Rail trails, golfing with his dad and brother, playing basketball and watching the Cs, going on baseball road trips, the Nutcracker at Christmas, carving the Thanksgiving turkey, vacationing in Eastham and Loon Mountain, boogie boarding, bird watching, sending roses to his girls, his small group, spending time with his doting grandchildren, and above all, being there for others during hard and difficult times.
In addition to his wife Linda, Bob leaves his mother Sarah E. Cloutier (formerly of Seekonk, MA), his son Daniel and wife Kalina Cloutier of Upton, MA, daughter Becky and her husband David Corey of Lancaster, MA and daughter Lindsay and her husband Mike Bohanske of Portland, ME. His biggest fans were his grandkids Jonathan, Lane, Luke, Genevieve, Eden, and Sydney who will miss him dearly. Bob also leaves his church community, whose members are his extended family. Bob is predeceased by his father Robert G. Cloutier (1999) and his brother Daniel H. Cloutier (2005).
The very last sermon Bob spoke was on the topic of Heaven. That message is a comfort to all his family and friends who know that he is now safely in the arms of the Lord where we will be joyfully reunited. A video link of this message can be found at www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrtKIYQFpc8&t=68s