Robert A. Whitmore

Freeport – Robert A, “Popeye” Whitmore, 93, passed away Sept. 13, 2012 in his sleep. He was born in Claremont, NH on Nov. 30, 1918, the son of Ernest and Luella (Stowell) Whitmore.

He was very fond of taking long trips, particularly on holiday weekends, visiting with family and old friends along the way, until his health deteriorated to the point that riding was too tiring and uncomfortable.

During WWII he owned a small trucking company and when the industry declined after the war he came to Maine and found his calling in the construction industry. He worked in that field for 50 years and inspired his son to follow in those footsteps for 45 years. He retired from Blue Rock Industries at the ripe age of 75, declaring in the end, “It wasn’t my idea to retire”. Chances are, if you had had your driveway or parking lot paved by Blue Rock between the early 70’s and the mid 90’s, it was he that oversaw the grading of it. He was very proud of his work, his accomplishments, the great people he worked with there and of the customer base that he helped to build and retain. He missed it very much and kept in touch with many of his close associates there. He was very proud of the inscribed watch he received for 20 years of service.

He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Yarmouth and a proud member of the Brunswick Maine Lodge of Elks.

“Pop” was predeceased by wives Phyllis and Yvonne, his parents, a brother William, his sister Lois, his daughters Penelope and Nedra and his son Daryl. He is survived by his son Dale and his wife Diane of Freeport, his daughters Noreen McQueeney of Brunswick, Joanne Gillies of Portland and Sandra Astley and her husband Don of Putney, VT, a large number of grandchildren and an epic number of great-grandchildren.

The entire family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Community Health and Nursing Services (CHANS) Hospice for their tremendous help, care and encouragement during “Pops” illness.

Visiting hours will be on Monday Sept. 17 from 5 – 7 PM at Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth, ME. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday Sept18 at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 326 Main Street, Yarmouth followed with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, 76 Smith Street, Yarmouth.