LEWISTON – Robert G Giroux, of 14 Shank St., Lewiston, passed away with family by his side on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Central Maine Medical Center.

He was born in Lewiston, Feb. 12, 1928, a son of the late Albert and Marguerite (Giguere) Giroux and graduated from St. Dom’s in 1946. Bob served as a seaman second class in the U.S. Navy, and on Nov. 23, 1946, he married Betty Garber at Oyster Point in Lancaster, Pa., and they later settled in Lewiston to raise their family.

He became a mason in 1948, until his injury in 1983. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus Council 106 4th degree; he was also an honor guard. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Church. He loved watching sports. He was an avid New York Yankees fan and also the Chicago Bears, and Toronto Maple Leafs.

He enjoyed playing golf at Fairlawn Country Club and bowling in the Musical Literary League and most recently playing cribbage. He will be greatly missed, but will always be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.

He leaves his five children, two daughters, Donna Giroux of Lewiston and Brenda Pelletier and Tim Clough, of Auburn; three sons, Michel Giroux, Ronald Giroux and Pam Guerin, Marcel Giroux and Jeannie, all of Lewiston; six grandchildren, Jared, Keith, Colby, Mason Giroux and Audrey and Tyler Pelletier; former son-in-law, Richard (JR) Pelletier of Sabattus; one sister, Rita Noonan of San Diego, Calif.; sister-in-law, Yvette Giroux; brothers-in-law, Richard and Robert Garber of Pennsylvania; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife, Betty Giroux July 19; and a brother Aime, Feb. 1,1999.

The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Guzowski, Dr. Lee and Dr. Phillips.