Robert C. Walters
Walters, Robert C., 80, Chapman, in Presque Isle, January 22, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 30, at the Grant Memorial Methodist Church, Presque Isle. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan Graves Funeral Home.
CHAPMAN – Robert C. Walters, 80, died Friday night January 22, 2010, at the Aroostook Medical Center in Presque Isle. He was born on October 28, 1929, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Harold H. and Edna (Bronson) Walters.
He worked as a long haul truck driver for 45 years, with his wife Lavone being a co-driver with him for 20 years. Bob enjoyed riding his John Deere tractor.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lavone (Rover) Walters of Chapman; a daughter, Melinda Turner and her husband Ronald of Chapman; a brother, William Walters and his wife Susan of Waterloo, Iowa; two grandchildren and their spouses, Kim and Douglas Gilson of Chapman, and Chris and Narmin Turner of Derry, NH.; two great-grandchildren, Dylan and Briana Gilson of Chapman. He is also survived by four nephews and their wives; several nieces, nephews and two great-great-nephews.
He was predeceased by a son Jim Walters.
Relatives and friends may call 6:30–8:30 p.m., Friday January 29, 2010, at the Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St. Presque Isle. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2010, at the Grant Memorial Methodist Church, Presque Isle, with the Rev. Ronald Chaffee officiating. Immediately after the service, a reception will be held in the church fellowship hall. Spring interment will be at Fairmount Cemetery. Those who wish may donate in his memory to the House of Comfort Foundation, PO Box 766 Presque Isle, Me. 04769. Online condolences may be expressed at duncan-graves.com.
