AUBURN — Robert L. Sutton, 75 years young, of 48 Randall Road, Lewiston, passed away Dec. 3, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the Hospice House, with his family by his side.

He was born Nov. 20, 1936, in Lewiston, the son of Lucien and Adrienne (Desjardins) Sutton. Robert graduated from St. Dominic High School in 1955. He married Jeannette Cote June 1, 1957 at St. Peter and Paul Church in Lewiston. Throughout their 54 years of marriage, they’ve resided in Lewiston, Boothbay Harbor and Winslow, working at the First National, Value House, VIP and Country Kitchen.

He was a member of Holy Family Parish, Rotary Club, Auburn Seniors Club, Jacques Cartier and was vice president and food coordinator at the Sabattus Seniors.

He loved to cook, whether it was for big functions, family get-togethers, or the holidays. Dancing was also a big part of his weekends out. He loved gardening, cooking, taking trips and getting together with his children and many grandchildren. Bob loved to go to Hollywood Slots, betting his minimal amount of money and watching the people. He also was more than willing to make that dollar bet with his wife or son-in-law, Pete for the pure joy of betting on the underdog.

Bob was a music lover and you would hear him whistling or singing out loud and dancing around the house while he was cooking. After returning from church on Sundays, he would turn the music on and dance with Jean and his children.

Survivors include his wife, Jeannette (Cote) Sutton; three daughters, Kimberley (Sutton) White and fiance, Denis Cotton, Sandra (Sutton) Doyon and husband, Peter Doyon and Lisa (Sutton) Young and friend, Cindy Wallace; a son, Eric Sutton and wife, Nancy; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, Bertrand Sutton and wife, Constance, Raymond Sutton and wife, Laurette and Roger Sutton; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Dr. Erickson, Dr. Ross, Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice and the Hospice House in Auburn.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with Bob’s family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.