Robert R. Gladu

Lewiston - Robert R. Gladu, 78 of Lewiston, beloved husband for over 50 years of Ginette (Grenier) Gladu, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 1 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lewiston, January 27, 1935 son of the late Ronald and Loretta Laberge Gladu. He was educated in Lewiston schools and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1953. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. After returning from the service he worked for the Lewiston Police Department for 9 years. He founded Gladu Roofing Company in 1967. He was a very adventurous businessman and had much success. In 1981, he became co-owner of the Pepperell Mill. He was a devoted Catholic member of Prince of Peace Parish at Holy Family Church. Bob enjoyed coaching youth hockey and baseball for many years. He enjoyed hunting, tending to his home farm and wintering in Sarasota, Florida with Ginette and her sisters, Georgette and Madeleine. He loved to travel around the world, especially the Caribbean Islands and the crown jewel of all trips to Mali Africa to visit his daughter Elaine. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he supported his family in all of their interests. He was known to return from Florida just to attend the Lions Tournament. He was an avid Red Sox fan. Bob was a generous man, who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed his morning talks with his Tim Horton friends and was known for his large family Christmas parties at the Bingo Hall, always the lead in the "Partridge in the Pear Tree". He is survived by his wife and children; three daughters, Maria and husband Adam Higgins of Lewiston, Elaine Lake and husband Daniel of Lewiston and Patricia Turgeon and husband Edward of Lewiston; three sons, Robert T. Gladu and wife Ramona of Leeds, William Gladu and wife Michelle of Lewiston and Matthew Gladu and wife Brenda of Greenland, NH; Richard Dube and wife Annette of Mechanic Falls; grandchildren, Courtney Gladu, Daniel and Emilie Cloutier, Aaron Higgins, Jacob, Isaac, Robert II and Luke Gladu, Sean and Joseph Lake, Edward, Thomas and Sophia Turgeon, Gabrielle and William Gladu, Alexander, Casey and Nicholas Gladu, Jennifer Johnson, Maureen Lake and Kimberly Travaglini; two sisters, Constance Traynor and husband Leyon of Lewiston and Jeanne Flynn of Auburn; and many nieces and nephews. Bob will be missed by all. His spirit will live on in the hearts of all those he touched. His generous and kind heart will be remembered by many. You are invited to share your condolences with the Gladu family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

Visitation Friday from 4 to 7 PM at The Fortin Group Funeral Home Auburn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Church. Committal with military honors at St. Peter's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Lewiston High School Alumni Scholarship Attn: Heidi Valiere, 156 East Avenue, Lewiston ME 04240. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn 783-8545