CANTON — Robert Morin Bartlett, 94, of Canton, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 25.

He was born in Livermore Falls, June 28, 1916, to Phlevel and Clara Morin Bartlett. “Bob” was educated in Livermore Falls schools and delivered newspapers through Livermore Falls and Chisholm on foot in the 1930s. During high school and later, he built and flew model airplanes. He sold kits to many local young men. They were involved in “Model Flying” clubs and later built planes from scratch.

In the late 1930s, he served three summers in the Citizen’s Military Training Corp at Fort McKinley in Cape Elizabeth. In 1942, he entered the Army, serving three and 1/2 years during World War II in England, North Africa and Italy. Discharged in 1945, Bob bought his home in Canton, where he raised his family with the former Jacqueline A. York for 23 years.

Bob was a master carpenter and cabinet maker by trade. He built homes for people all over central Maine making many longtime friendships. He was a member of the Anassigunticook I.O.O.F. Lodge 32; Canton and later Livermore Falls and the Rebekah Lodge 28; Canton.

Bob was a Boy Scout leader of Troop 198 serving Canton, Hartford and Sumner boys, for four years. He enjoyed music and dancing and was a member of the Gardiner and Lewiston Singles Clubs.

He is survived by his sons, Dexter Robert Peterson of Oklahoma, William Edward of Chaparal, N.M., and Robert Leo of Turner; daughters, Sheila (Mrs. David) Richardson of Turner and Mary Sue of Canton; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two nieces in Yelm, Wash.

Bob was predeceased by his parents; his ex-wife Jackie; sister Barbara; and brother, Edward.

A special thank-you to his three compassionate home caregivers, Michelle and Becky from day care and the staff of Norway Rehab (for his May stay). We saw Dad smile from ear to ear from visits with friends these last weeks. Our most heartfelt thanks for those smiles that showed him others loved him too!

Condolences and tributes may be shared with his family at www.wilesrc.com.