TOGUS – Robert L. “Bob” Towle Sr., 57, of Auburn, passed away Sunday, Aug. 26, at the Veterans Administration Hospital, succumbing to cancer caused by exposure to Agent Orange while stationed in Vietnam.

He was born in Auburn on April 18, 1950, the son of Clive and Phyllis (Danforth) Towle.

Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Upon returning home he worked as a self-employed roofing and siding contractor.

He was a past member of the PAC, Androscoggin Red Cross, Vietnam Combat Veterans and Buckfield Rescue.

He always enjoyed helping others and his community, woodworking, black powder hunting, fishing and dancing to the oldies.

He recently married his companion of 25 years and is survived by his wife, Ann of Auburn ; his children, Vaughn Towle of Lewiston, Stan Towle of Saco, Robert Towle Jr. of Lewiston, Jay Towle, currently of Iraq, and his wife, Paula, of Washington, D.C., Kevin Towle, and wife, Amber Sargent, of Greene, Bryan Frank of Auburn, Kristina Rowe, and her companion, Christian Ducharme, of Auburn; stepmother, Esther Towle of Auburn; brother, Richard Towle, and wife, Debbie, of Albion; sisters, Nancy Armstrong, and husband, Walter, of Norridgewock, Elizabeth Caton, and husband, Peter, of Owls Head, Donna Doyon, and husband, Larry, of Minot, Rhonda Stratton, and husband, Ronald of Mount Vernon; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents.