Robert A. ‘Bob’ Alexander (1929-2018)

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Bob Alexander

FARMINGTON – Robert A. “Bob” Alexander, 88, of West Farmington, died early Thursday morning at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington.

He was born in Durham, April 18, 1929, a son of Guy and Marion (Grant) Alexander, Sr.

He was a veteran on the United States Army, having served during the Korean conflict. He worked at local shoe shops prior to his retirement and was a long-time member of the BPOE #2430 of West Farmington.

On Dec. 23, 1950, he married Chestine G. “Peggy” Kennedy in Farmington.

Bob enjoyed bowling, golfing, hunting, and fishing, and also loved to read as well as woodworking and quilting. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Farmington.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy of Farmington; children, David (Wanda) of Fairbanks, Larry (Diane) of Wilton, Randy (Ann) of New Port Richey, FL, Wayne (AJ) of Harrison, James (Kim) of PA, Carrie of AZ, and Dean (Clayton) of Greene; 18 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; sisters, Ernestine DuPont of Farmington and Barbara Davis of Fairbanks; brother, Keith of Fairbanks; daughter-in-law, Nancy of West Farmington; he was predeceased by a son, Mike; 5 brothers; and 5 sisters.

A Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held at the Farmington Elks Lodge in West Farmington, Saturday, Jan. 27 from 12-3 p.m. where and Elks memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Private family interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, Farmington. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be considered in Bob’s memory to the Farmington BPOE #2430 Scholarship, 120 School Street, West Farmington, ME 04992.

Condolences and tributes may be shared on his memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com.

Cremation care has been provided by the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington.

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25 Comments

  11. Peggy, we are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Our thoughts go out to you and your family. He was a great friend to us; a great man.

  12. My sincere condolences to the Alexander family.
    May your wonderful memories comfort you through this most difficult time.

  14. Our PRAYERS and condolences to Peggy and the family. We Salute you our Brother with the 11 O’Clock Toast.

  15. I have lost a friend and neighbor. He was fun to play adult basketball with, and it was always nice to swap stories at the post office. My little dog, Baxter, and I will miss our friend Bob. I wish all of his family well.

  18. To Peggy & all: Bob was a good man. He was a good Elk, and a mainstay in the Lodge for many years. I’ve missed seeing him at the West Farmington Post Office, and chatting. He will be missed by many! So sorry!!

  21. Peggy and family, My heart goes out to you. Sending love and prayers. He will always be remembered for the many things he did. One of many for me. Many others and I will smile when they see the beautiful bags you and Bob done for the State Emblem convention 2019. May he rest in peace until we meet again.

  22. Heart felt thoughts and prayers to the family… Rest in peace Bob, you have been a true friend and great inspiration to many over the years… you will be missed….

  23. Peggy, Larry, Randy, Dean, Jim, Wayne, Carrie , Chet and Brad, and all the family,

    We are so sorry for your loss. We have always thought alot of you and your family and will miss see Bob
    at the post office. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Love to all,
    Carol and Lance

  24. My sincere sympathy to Peggy and all of Bob’s family. May you cherish your many family memories. He will not be suffering anymore. He is flying with the Angels. RIP Bob.

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