Robert C. Wishart

by Staff Star Herald
18 years ago

Wishart, Robert C., 50, of Soldier Pond died Thursday, July 5, 2007 at Presque Isle. Arrangements are in the care of Daigle & Nadeau Funeral Home, Fort Kent. Image
    Soldier Pond at Presque Isle – Robert C. Wishart  50 died July 5, 2007 at his residence. He was born in Waterville, Me. October 20, 1956 the son of Charles and Marilyn (Hews) Wishart.
    Robert worked as a Machine Operator 27 years for Bangor and Aroostook Railroad. He came to be called Wishie and or Wishbone by his family, friends and co-workers. He loved the outdoors having  owned and operated a rental business" Canoes-R-Us" for 12 years. He was an avid ATV rider, Hunter, Fisherman, He was a loving husband, father, and son whom enjoyed  spending time with family, and friends. He will be remembered as always willing to lend a helping hand to all who knew him.
    In addition to both his parents of Presque Isle, Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Dayna (James) Wishart of Soldier Pond. Two sons; Ryan Charles Wishart and special Friend Jessica Chapman both of Woodland. Shane Michael Wishart of Soldier Pond. One sister, Susan and her husband Dr. Richard Fishbein, Two nieces, Emily and Rachel Fishbein all of Mountain Top, PA. Grandmother Velma Lundbeck of Clinton, Me. His mother-in-law Janet Durgin of Squapan Lake, and Father-in-Law Edward C. James of Dayton, Ohio. His sister and brother-in-law Jondalyn and Timothy Brewer. niece, Ashley Brewer all of Marshill, Me. One brother-in-law, Chuck James of Martinez, California, and many cousins.
    He was predeceased by his grandfather, John Lundbeck,  Step-Father-in-law Edward Durgin in 2004.
    Memorial services were held at the Congregational Church in Presque Isle 2 pm  Tuesday July 10 with the Rev. Dr. Robert Grove Markwood officiating.
    Those who wish in Roberts memory may donate to the Shane Wishart College Fund C/o of Dayna Wishart, 16 church st. Soldier Pond, Me. 04781. envelopes will be availble at the Church. Arrangements are being handled by the Daigle & Nadeau Funeral Home, Fort Kent, Me.