1910-2003

WINTHROP – Robert Henry Pettengill, 93, died Saturday, September 27 2003 at Heritage Rehabilitation & Living Center in Winthrop.

He was born in Leeds on March 14, 1910, the son of Irving H. and Mary Louise (Robinson) Pettengill.

Mr. Pettengill was a graduate of Monmouth Academy, class of 1929. He was one of the first Milkmen to collect bulk milk in Leeds, Wales, and the surrounding areas. He later worked as a carpenter for many years before farming and raising chickens.

Mr. Pettengill was a friend and constable to many of the children growing up in the area. He held positions as Deputy Sheriff, Assistant Chief for the Monmouth Fire Department, and President of the Monmouth Fair for many years. He was a 78 year member of the Monmouth Grange, a member of the National Rifle Association, Sportsmans Alliance of Maine, and a life member of Monmouth Fish & Game.

An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Pettengill enjoyed hunting even into his senior years, having tagged his first moose at the age of 78. One of his favorite things to do was to take his family and friends on cruises in his party barge.

Mr. Pettengill was predeceased by two sisters, Pauline Chretein and Amy Cooper.

He is survived by his wife of 65 Years, Ruby Pettengill of North Monmouth; a son, Robert Howard Pettengill and his companion, Sherry, of N. Monmouth; a sister, Phyllis Critcherson, of Pawcatuck, Conn. and Zephyrhills, Fla.; two grandchildren, Robert Allen Pettengill and his wife, Dawn, of N. Monmouth and Rebecca Fortier of Sabattus; two great grandchildren, R.J. Pettengill of N. Monmouth and Cody Fortier of Sabattus; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.