Robert H. DeSelms, PhD, 48, of Whitinsville and formerly of Washington D.C. passed away Fri. April 15, 2016. Dr. DeSelms is survived by a daughter Leah H. DeSelms of Washington, D.C.; his mother Virginia A. DeSelms of Whitinsville; two brothers Christopher W. and his wife Colleen DeSelms of Lake Worth, FL and James M. and his wife Susan DeSelms of W. Newton; his former wife Jaea Hahn of Washington, D.C., aunts, uncles, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Sat. April 23, 2016 at 11 AM in the BUMA FUNERAL HOME, 480 Church St., Whitinsville preceded by a visiting hour from 10 – 11 AM in the funeral home.