AUBURN — Robert “Speedy” Asselin, 81, of Lewiston passed away Monday, July 31, at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn, with his family by his side.

Robert was born in Auburn on Nov. 7, 1935, a son of the late Joseph and Irene (Poulin) Asselin. He attended local schools before beginning his career as a sheet metal worker. He spent a good part of his life working for the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 17 and was very active in all their activities.

He was a member of Holy Family Church, Prince of Peace Parish. He was a racing enthusiast who spent a great deal of his spare time at the Beechridge racetrack. He was known as “Speedy” to all his race car friends. He taught “rope tying” at the Union Hall to any and all apprentices who were interested.

He was an avid reader of all racing magazines and his morning newspaper. He was well-known at Rolly’s Diner as he always walked in with his hearty, “Good morning, everyone.” He had great skill in making replacement parts at work or the racetrack. In his later years, he treasured the good times spent with his younger brother, Daniel.

Speedy is survived by his brother, Daniel Asselin, of Lewiston and companion, Eileen Foster, of Portland; his nephews, Glen Asselin and wife, Lisa, of Sabattus, Brian Asselin and wife, Denise, of Upton, Mass., Ken Landry formerly of Lewiston, Gary Landry and wife, Debbie, of Lewiston; his niece, Melissa Asselin of Windham; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Theresa Landry, and brother-in-law, Ross Landry.

You are invited to offer your condolences and share fond memories with the family by visiting “Speedy’s” guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.