Robert R. Rousseau

NORWAY- Robert R. Rousseau, 70, of 3 Market Square, South Paris and formerly of Lewiston died unexpectedly on Sunday December 13, 2009 at Stephens Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lewiston on July 12, 1939 the son of the late Abel and Roberta (Poulin) Rousseau. He was educated at St. Peter's School and attended St. Dominic Regional High School. He owned and operated a scrap metal business and later a coin shop in the 1970's. Robert had belonged to many social clubs in the Lewiston & Auburn area. He enjoyed harness racing, watching wrestling, playing cards and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by two sons Anthony and Marc Rousseau; six daughters Connie Jernigan, Veronica Grady, Rachel Grady, Ann Rousseau Ramsdell, June Devoe and Hope Blackwelder; two brothers Normand Rousseau and his wife Connie and Roger Morin and his wife Sharon; two sisters Pauline Marcoux and Doris Drouin and her husband Maurice; 22 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his Step-Father Romain Morin; and his sisters Connie Rousseau, Julienne Morrow and Claire Gagne.The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff at Market Square Health Care Center where he resided for 37 years. They also would like to thank the staff at Stephens Memorial Hospital. NOTICE Rousseau- Died in Norway Sunday December 13, 2009. Mr. Robert R. age 70 a resident of South Paris. A Funeral Mass honoring Robert's life will be celebrated on Friday 11AM at the Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul. Interment in the family lot at St. Peter's Cemetery. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . Visitation will be held on Thursday 2-4 & 7-9PM at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston 784-4023.