Robert Bob B. Haas

Yarmouth - Dr. Robert Haas, of Yarmouth, died peacefully on November 3 at Gosnell House, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. He was born on December 22, 1937 in Bronx, New York the only child of Henrietta and William Haas. Dr. Haas served in the United States Army as a medic and enjoyed it very much. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1966. Dr. Haas received his DDS from the University of West Virginia, spending a year providing dental care in Virginia, before selecting Maine as his permanent practice area. His love of the ocean and sailing made Maine an attractive place to settle and begin his professional life. The summer before opening his practice in Yarmouth, Dr. Haas provided dental care for the Passamaquoddy tribe in northern Maine.

Before his professional life in Maine, Dr. Haas spent summers teaching sailing at a girl’s camp on Cape Cod leading to his love for the Cape and especially the flats on the bay side. He and his family spent many joyful vacations on the Cape always allowing the opportunity to spend a day on the flats.

Dr. Haas loved providing his patients with the smiles they desired especially the special Yarmouth children he served for many years. In recognition of his many years of service to this population the Yarmouth Health Council, considering his love for children and the ocean, provided interested residents of Yarmouth the opportunity to visit the Maine Maritime Museum for free.

In addition to his love for the ocean and sailing and reading about Civil War history or Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Haas’ hobbies included restoring old sail boats and antique cars including his special 1950 MGTD and building detailed and intricate wood sailboat models of the 1800’s. While he kept a few of his models most were given to friends. His love in the summer was to prepare his 27 foot sailboat, Barbara Ann, for sailing the Maine coast with his family and friends.

Dr. Haas leaves behind his wife Barbara, of 50 years; a daughter, Michelle Bullerwell (husband Dwayne), grandson Hunter and granddaughters Holly and Chandelle and her daughter Avalei; his son Jonathan (wife Heidi) and granddaughter Taylor; and his daughter Katherine Dion (husband Aaron).

Dr. Haas’ family would like to thank Maine Medical Center, New England Rehabilitation Center and the Gosnell House for the excellent and sensitive care provided Dr. Haas during his illness.

A memorial service for Dr. Haas will be held on Monday November 16, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Congregation Bet Ha’Am, 81 Westbrook Street, South Portland, ME 04106. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to view a video collage of Dr. Haas’ life and to share condolences, memories and tributes with his family.

For those who wish, donations may be made in Dr. Haas’ memory to: Development Office, Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington Street, Bath, ME 04530.