1928 – 2013

GREENE — Robert J. Monroe, 85, a resident of the Saunders Road in Greene, died unexpectedly Friday morning, Feb. 15, at his home.

He was born in Westbrook, Jan. 13, 1928, a son of Harry M. and Marie (Doucette) Monroe. He was educated in Waterville schools and had been a resident of the greater Lewiston-Auburn area community for many years. Bob was a Veteran of the military, having served his country in the Army during World War II until his honorable discharge.

On Aug. 6, 1949, he married the former Doris B. Bouley and together they settled in the Lewiston-Auburn area to raise their children. She passed away May 4, 1997.

He worked for over 37 years for the U.S. Postal Service and Liberty Mutual until his retirement. His first several years were spent as a mail carrier and in his later years he worked inside as a dispatch clerk. Bob was a member of St. Francis Church in Greene, the Postal Clerks Association, American Postal Workers Union, and the VFW Post No. 1603, Frank Hulett Post.

He was a loving, devoted and hardworking husband, father and grandfather who will be sadly missed. Robert will also be missed at Bingo and card playing.

He leaves a daughter, Sharon R. Maheux and husband, Larry of Poland; two sons, Robert E. Monroe and wife, Meg, of Waldorf, Md., and Richard N. Monroe and wife, Kathy, of Greene; six grandchildren, Meghan, Jenna, and Kayleigh Monroe, Kelsi Fleming, Tanya Cunningham and Robbie Maheux; four great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; three sisters, Arlene Elliot of Hartland, Jacqueline Welch of St. Alban and Charlotte Elliot and husband, Wes, of Cannan; his very special companion friend, Jeannine Poirier of Lewiston; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; his wife; a brother, William Monroe; a sister, Carmeline Boucher; and a brother-in-law, Louis Elliot.

The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Seth Gordon; Dawn, R.N.; and the entire staff at the Wound Center at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center for the care and support shown to Bob and his family members during times of his health concern matters.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Monroe family by visiting their online guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.