SOUTH PARIS — Robert “Bob” H. Sande, 61, of South Paris passed away at his home on Streaked Mountain on July 16.

He was born Feb. 11, 1949, to Leonard J. Sande and Ruth Isabelle Stannis Sande in New Haven, Conn. Having come to Maine (from Connecticut) he spent several years in the Stratton area and then relocated to the Oxford Hills area. He worked at Wilner’s for years and was a volunteer fireman for the town of Norway.

Bob loved to watch sports of all kinds, especially NASCAR (Jeff Gordon), baseball, (New York Yankees), and football (Patriots). Being a retired member of the Saracens Motorcycle Club he loved to ride. However, do to ill health the past several years, he had been unable to do so. He was a man with a huge heart and loving soul. He will be sadly missed by many.

He is survived by his son, Jesiah and his partner, Stacey May; wife, Sandy; friend, Ann Mullen and her daughter, Danielle; his sister, Donna Masseli and her husband, Drew; his brothers, Lenny Sande and his partner, Joanne and Butch Sande; his nephews, Andrew Masseli, Anthony Masseli, Joey Sande and Logan Dam; nieces, Barbara and Carol; two great-nieces; his sister, Debbie Sande; and his beloved dog, Squash.

He was predeceased by his beloved friend, Myra; his brother, Rich; and his son, Joshua. WALSTIB (What a long strange trip it’s been).

Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.westonchandler.com.