He was born on Sept. 9, 1943, in Bath, ME, to Dorothy Alexander. At 6 years of age, he and his half-brother, Philip, spent some time with their beloved aunt Frances Crooker Robshaw before the state placed them both at Opportunity Farm in New Gloucester. At 17, with Aunt Francis’s permission, he enlisted and served in the U.S. Marines at Camp Lejune, NC, from 1960-64. After his service he returned to Bath and married Phyllis Taylor, in November 1964.
Robert held a variety of jobs before starting his own business, Robshaw Paving and Rain Gutters in 1977. Previous jobs included J. Brush; Chuck Wagon, where he was a cook at both the Brunswick and Livermore Falls locations; Sargent Construction and Granite
Paving; and even drove an oil delivery truck for Thibeault’s.
He is survived by his partner, Debby Stubbs of Brunswick; his son, Rob Robshaw of Brunswick; his exwife Phyllis McKenney of Brunswick; his half-brothers, Philip Robshaw and Harry Alexander; four granddaughters, Hope Shaughnessy, Faith Robshaw, Heaven Robshaw, Sabrina Robshaw; several great-grandchildren, and cousins.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2015, in Oak Grove Cemetery, followed by a gathering at 259 Hillside Road in Brunswick. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.brackettfuneralhome.com.
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