Robert W. Munro

Funeral services for Robert W. Munro, age 85 of Ogdensburg will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday (June 5, 2019) at Notre Dame Church with Rev. F. James Shurtleff officiating. Entombment will follow at Foxwood Memorial Park with military honors. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday (June 4, 2019) from 3:00 – 7:00pm at the funeral home. Mr. Munro passed away on Friday evening (May 31, 2019) at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home. Surviving is his wife Sheila of Ogdensburg; a daughter Minka Thibert & her husband Dan of Ogdensburg; a brother Donald Munro & his wife Marilyn “Siss” of Virginia; grandchildren Matthew & Brianne Thibert of Ogdensburg; along with nieces, nephews & cousins. He was predeceased by two sons Stephen & Mark Munro; a sister Joan Munro Ortelle and his first wife Ann. Bob was born on July 29, 1933 in Poughkeepsie NY, a son of Leonard & Mildred Munro. He graduated from Poughkeepsie High School and enter the US Navy from 1952 to 1956. He later married Ann Breen who predeceased him, and he again found love and was remarried to Sheila Montpetit on December 4, 2015. He was employed by New York State as a correctional officer at Green Haven Correctional Facility in Stormville, NY for 33 years. He retired in 1990. Bob was a former member of the American Legion, VFW and volunteer fireman in Poughkeepsie. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and spending time with his family. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, US Hwy 11, Potsdam, NY 13676. Condolences and fond memories can also be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.