BATH – Robert A. Peabody Sr. of Bath died Thursday, Dec. 22, at his home.

He was born in Lewiston on June 1, 1929. Moving to Bath in 1949, he was successful in business, an exceptional father, and a committed community leader.

Bob was recognized for his loyalty and commitment to the elderly in his community by a joint resolution of the State of Maine Senate and House of Representatives in 2001. And he was the honored recipient of the MidCoast Hospital Lovelight Tree 2000 Award.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Bertha Lane Peabody; his three children, Robert Jr. of Rockland, Brenda Ricker of Bath, and Raymond of Roswell, Ga.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and his brothers, Ronald of Waldoboro, and Merrill of Greene.