Robert J. Malcolm

SOUTH PARIS – Robert James Malcolm passed away peacefully with family by his side on Feb. 19, 2024. He was born in Gardiner, on Oct. 20, 1931, to James and Viola Malcolm. There he spent his childhood years growing up with his three younger siblings in a multi-generational household. After high school, he served our country in the Korean War, earning a Bronze Star for Valor. He moved to the Boston area where his sister Marion was training as a nurse. She introduced him to a good friend of hers, Ruth Ryder. The two fell in love, married and were together for over 50 years, raising their five children (Bruce, Roger, Scott, Sonya, David), in Mechanic Falls, Maine. Despite their busy lives, Robert and Ruth always made time for family and friends. Bob, as his many friends called him, had a sharp mind, a quick wit and wry sense of humor. He enjoyed keeping people on their toes. His last years were spent at the Maine Veterans Home in South Paris. Malcolm, as he was known there, was well cared for by an amazing team of people who obviously care deeply about the work they do. He will be missed by all.

Family and friends may attend visiting hours on Sunday, March 17, 2024 from 12-1:30 p.m., at Chandler Funeral Home, 26 W. Dwinal St., Mechanic Falls, followed by a 2 p.m. celebration of life at the American Legion Post #150 in Mechanic Falls.

Go to http://www.chandlerfunerals.com to read the full obituary and leave online condolences for his family.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Maine Veterans Home, 477 High Street,

South Paris, ME 04281 would be much appreciated.