Robert William Clarenbach, 43, lifelong Haverhill resident, passed away after a brief illness at Lahey Medical Center in Burlington on Wednesday, September 16, surrounded by his loved ones.

Robert attended Haverhill Schools and graduated in 2001. While in high school Robert played soccer and was the co-captain of volleyball team, also became a Black belt in Karate. Then he began his working career as a Lead Photographer at Hockemeyers and went onto Geskus Studios.

His hobbies were skydiving, traveling, golfing and watching his favorite sport team the New England Patriots. But most of all spending time with his family and friends.

He will be sadly missed by his parents Frederick Clarenbach and Sally (Parkin) Clarenbach from Haverhill; sister Heather (Clarenbach) Pottie and her husband Jeffrey Pottie of Fremont, NH; nephews Patrick and Benjamin Pottie of Fremont, NH and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 25, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 S. Main Street, Haverhill, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM. Ceremony will begin at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Robert's memory may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association at www.mda.org. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com