LEWISTON – Robert L. Breton Sr., 75, a resident of 8 Nomar Court, Lewiston, died Wednesday, July 26, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center after a long illness.

He was born in Lewiston, Jan. 18, 1931, the son of Henri Alma (Samson) Breton. He attended local schools, was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, and married the former Muriel LaFontaine on Aug. 13, 1955. He began his career at several local businesses, but was most notably remembered as the owner of Bob’s Billiards in Lewiston.

Bob will also be remembered as a super bowler, and held a single high candlepin record of 185 at the former Auburn Lanes during the late 1940s and early 1950s. He also competed for Twin City championship bowling tournaments at the former Bowlaway on Middle Street in Lewiston with fellow bowlers, Pat Pomerleau, Arthur Steckino, Norm Lewis and Babe Renaud Jr.

He also resided in Presque Isle from 1966 to 1982, where he was employed for Sampson’s Supermarkets. While in Presque Isle, he was a member of the Elks Club and the American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Muriel of Lewiston; three sons, Robert L. Breton Jr., Marc D. Breton and Paul D. Breton, all of Lewiston; four brothers, Romeo, Marcel and his wife, Vicki, Roger, and his wife, Rolande and Frank and his wife, Jeannette Breton, all of Lewiston; and many nieces and nephews

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers, Gerry, Edgar (Spike) and Eddie Breton.

The Breton family would like to thank St. Marguerite d’Youville Pavilion, Marshwood Health Care Facility, Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, as well as Dr. Weiss and staff, Dr. Oswald and staff, and St. Mary’s Emergency Room for the professional care that was extended to Bob during his illness.