LEWISTON – Robert “Bob” Tozier Jr., 48, of Auburn, formerly of Bene-dicta, died unexpectedly Tues-day, Jan. 8, 2008, at Central Maine Medical Center. Bob was born Jan. 3, 1960, in Bangor, a son of Robert Tozier Sr. and Gloria McAvoy. Bob proudly served his country for 13 years in the U.S. Army as a tank mechanic. He moved back to Maine with his family after an honorable discharge. He held various jobs and most recently was employed with the Lewiston Wal-Mart distribution warehouse. His laugh and humor touched everyone who knew him. He leaves his fiance, Darlene Coffren of Auburn; his mother, Gloria McAvoy and his stepfather, Richard, of Benedicta; three children, Gerad Tozier of Patten, Sheena Kennedy of Swans Island and Cary Tozier of Mount Desert Island; a granddaughter, Lexi Mae Tozier of Mount Desert Island; brothers and sisters, Patricia Longway, Gayle Nason, Carl Tozier, Cheryl Willett, Kevin McAvoy and Kimberly Lane; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by close friends, Andy, Crystal, Mike, Shelia and Rob; and many, many others, and of course his best friend, Puppy Magoo. He was predeceased by his father, Robert Tozier Sr. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at The Fortin Group Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, at a time to be announced, at Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta. Those wishing to make donation in his memory may do so to his fianc?e, Darlene Coffren, 224 North River Road, Auburn, ME 04210. Family and friends are invited to pay tribute to Bob’s life at www.mem.com. www.thefortingroup.com
ROBERT ‘BOB’ TOZIER JR.
