Raymond W. Robert

AUBURN - Raymond W. Robert, 85 of Lewiston died Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Androscoggin Hospice House with his family at his side. He was born in Lewiston, June 3, 1928 son of the late Francois Xavier and Yvonne Fortin Robert. He was educated in local schools and was married July 29, 1950 to Marilyn L. Pellerin. Ray started working at a young age at the Pepperill Mill and later worked 20 years at the Bonified Mill in Lisbon after which he worked 22 years at Philips-Elmet, during that time he worked five years at the Jewish Community Center doing maintenance. He enjoyed dancing and working around the house but especially enjoyed his family. He was a member of Holy Cross Church where he also served as an acolyte and the Knights of Columbus Holy Cross Council # 12652. He is survived by is wife Marilyn of Lewiston; a daughter Jeannette Cournoyer and husband Robert of Lewiston; three sons, Gerard Robert and wife Ruth of Lisbon, Richard Robert and Maurice Robert both of Lewiston; five grandchildren, Rebecca Langlois, Jennifer Robert, Steven Robert, Jesse Cournoyer and Christopher Robert; five great grandchildren, Zachary and Julianna Langlois, Bailey, Belle and Cohen Robert; two sisters, Murielle Majunder of Auburn and Laurianne Lambert and husband Roland of Lewiston. He was predeceased by a sister, Lorraine Martel. You are invited to share your condolences with the Robert family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.

Visitation Thursday from 4 to 7 PM at Fortin in Lewiston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11:00 AM at Holy Cross Church. Committal to follow at St. Peter's Cemetery. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St. Lewiston 784-4584