AUBURN – Bobby Ray “Bob” Moore, 83, of Auburn died peacefully at his home on March 29, 2022 with his family at his side. He was born Feb. 20, 1939, in Shawneetown, Ill. He was one of three boys raised primarily by his mother in a house with dirt floors and no real windows.

Bob is survived by his companion of 15 years, Crystal McKay of Otisfield, Maine who helped care for him; two sons, Mike Moore and wife Becky of Appleton, Wisc., and Steve Moore and wife Catherine of Tampa, Fla., a daughter, Bim Arthun and husband Tim of Harrisburg, Pa., daughter-in-law, Susan Moore of Franklin, Ga.; and two brothers, Bill Moore and wife Faye of Galatia, Ill., and Pete Moore and wife Pat of Piedmont, Mo. He is also survived by his greatest loves, his grandchildren, Jessica, Alexandra, Kristina, Tim, Shawn, Jacob, Andrew, and Max; and great-grandchildren, Dawson, Caden, Brennan, Carter, Ella, Kinsley, Bailey, Henry, and Conor.

Bob was predeceased by his first wife, Ann, with whom he remained friends even after their divorce; his second wife, Pauline Cauouette Moore, a well-known Auburn school teacher; and Robert Moore, his first born son. Pauline had ALS and Robert (Bob) passed away from pancreatic cancer at 37. Both deaths were immense heartaches, but Bob persevered through the tough times, a hallmark of his life.

The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to the nurses, physicians and office staff of CMMC and Hematology-Oncology Associates.

A complete obituary can be read at http://www.thefortingroupauburn.com where online condolences may be shared with his family.

We will gather to remember Bob at The Fortin Group funeral home on 217 Turner Street in Auburn on April 23rd starting at 2pm. An informal remembrance ceremony will start at 4pm

In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting our nation’s veterans, specifically the Maine Veterans’ Homes – South Paris and Cabin in the Woods, Togus VA Medical Center. We also encourage you to donate blood and platelets at your local blood donation center. Previous donations are what gave us precious more time with Dad/Bob/Grandpa