CARIBOU – Robert A. Larson, 62, died unexpectedly Oct. 4, 2011, in Caribou, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born Oct. 11, 1948, in Caribou, the son of Arthur and Estella (Lane) Larson.
Mr. Larson was a 1966 graduate of Caribou High School and had been employed by several area potato growers, as well as several local wood products companies. Robert served with distinction and was a proud member of the U.S. Army Infantry during the Vietnam War and was the recipient of numerous medals and commendations, including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was a life member of Perkins Plourde Post American Legion, Stockholm, as well as the Lister Knowlton Post Veterans of Foreign Wars, Caribou. He was a member of Caribou ATV Club and he will be fondly remembered by all for his many stories.
Surviving in addition to his mother, Estella of New Sweden are two sons, Paul Larson of Perham and Nathan Larson of Caribou; one daughter, Penny Johnson of New Sweden; two stepdaughters, Trudy Kopyc of Portland and Traci Brown of South China; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Doug Larson of New Sweden and Brian and Barb Larson of Lilburn, Ga.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon Larson and her husband, Scott Anderson, of Alexandria, Va., and Joan and Maurice Levesque of Little Madawaska Lake; 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Mr. Larson was predeceased by his father; and one daughter, Carrie.
Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday at Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir St., Caribou, where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday from the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Gordon Compton officiating. Interment will take place at New Sweden Cemetery.
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