Robert M. Ball, 85

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AIKEN, S.C. – Robert M. Ball died  April 11. He was the husband of Elinor (Fielder) Ball; they were married for 45 years. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., a son of the late Harry and Harriet (Feinstein) Ball, he was a longtime resident of Providence and Rehoboth and a resident of Aiken, S. C.

He was a former textile manufacturer, numismatist and a real estate developer of The Mills in Pawtucket. He was a former navy and navy reserve lieutenant.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his sons Stuart and Daniel Ball and his sisters-in-law Marie and Renee Ball. He was the brother of the late Marvin and Jerry Ball.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, Mass. 02284.