Reply Thomas "Bob" Vaucher, was also a WWII veteran who flew 117 combat missions and led 525 B-29s in the flyover over the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay which ended that war. (Alexis Tarrazi/Patch) BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Bridgewater is mourning the death of Thomas R. "Bob" Vaucher, who is nothing short of an icon in the township. Vaucher, who just turned 102 on Dec. 3, 2020, died on Sunday. "Bob was a tireless advocate for the Bridgewater community and his ceaseless efforts to improve the quality of life for all of his neighbors will be deeply missed," said Bridgewater Mayor Matthew Moench. "While he is no longer with us, his legacy will continue to leave a mark on Bridgewater for countless years to come."