LYNNFIELD - Mr. Robert P. Kane (Bob) 90, of Lynnfield, and 46-year resident of Danvers, passed away after a brief illness on May 14, 2017. He was the son of John and Julia (Herlihy) Kane. Loving husband of June (Gosselin) Kane for 72 years, having fallen in love and married as teenagers.

He is predeceased by his siblings, Jack, Eleanor, Richie, Muriel and Leo.

He is survived by his devoted & loving children; daughter, Judy Shepard and husband Ron of Lynnfield and son Doug Kane and wife Janice of Hanson. He was the kind and nurturing Grampy Bobby to Jenny (Holden) Burke & husband Joe of Burlington, VT, Chad Holden & wife Victoria of Windermere, FL, Kristen (Kane) Giannini of Tamworth, NH & Stephanie Kane & Fiancé Lee of Danbury, CT. Loving Great Grampy Bobby to Charlie, Patrick & Ryan Holden, Marshall Kane, Shane & Kiley Burke, and Beckham & Ava Giannini. Special Step-grandfather to Kristen & Doug Jacobsen of Manchester, MA, Greg Shepard of Dallas TX & Mike & Deb Shepard of Newburyport; many loving nieces and nephews and his special devoted friend, Ed DeRoche of Danvers.

Raised & educated in Saugus class of 1944, he was a US Navy Veteran honorably discharged in 1946.

Upon discharge, he worked at the New York Model Bakery where with June's encouragement and his determination, he opened and operated in 1955 the legendary Kane's Donut Shop in Saugus. It has been stated many times that Kane's recipe is far superior to any donut recipe ever. People would wait hours in line for Bob's creations. His name and trademark donuts are a Saugus and Massachusetts institution. His legacy will live on forever.

Upon his retirement in 1985, he and June became avid golfers and members of Salem Country Club. He was a former summer resident of Wingaersheek Beach. He and June enjoyed traveling with their many friends and had a well lived life. His love, humor and kindness will be deeply missed.

ARRANGEMENTS: His funeral services are private. Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home 167 Maple St., (rte. 62) Danvers. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com