GLENBURN – Robert W. Judkins, 78, passed away peacefully April 19, 2012, surrounded by his loving family at a Bangor hospital. Bob was born Sept. 29, 1933, in Holden, Mass., the son of Harold and Charlotte (Wheeler) Judkins.
Bob grew up and was educated in Rutland, Mass. He then worked for more than 30 years as an engineer at Fitchburg Paper. Bob’s greatest love was the outdoors. When living in Massachusetts he loved making the long journey to Maine where he would stay at camp, hunting, fishing and snowmobiling, before finally making the journey one last time, eventually settling in Glenburn. He was active in several snowmobile associations and enjoyed racing of all types, often attending such events.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie (Lyons) Judkins of Glenburn; sons, Steven and wife, Leanne, of Waldon, Vt., and Michael of Holden; daughter, Robin Olejniczak and husband, Joe, of Leicester, N.C.; stepsons, Donald O’Clair Jr. of Ashland and Troy O’Clair of Arizona; a brother, Alan Judkins of Rutland, Mass.; sister, Jane Murray and husband, Bruce, of Massachusetts; grandchildren, Samuel, Michael, Aimee, Cherie, Julie, Steven and Keith; stepgrandchildren, Logan, Alex, Parker and Brailey; a brother-in-law, Rick Lyons and wife, Pat, of Hampden; his mother-in-law, Alice Lyons of Presque Isle; a special niece, Sheila Judkins; as well as several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and close friends. Bob was predeceased by his first wife, Mona (King) Judkins; his son and fishing companion, Barry; and sister, Judy Judkins.
A memorial service celebrating Bob’s life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28, at Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 299 Union St., Bangor, with the Rev. Richard Hyman officiating. Family and friends may visit 10 a.m. until the time of service. Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to American Cancer Society, Maine Affiliate, 1 Main St., Suite 300, Topsham ME 04086 or House of Comfort, P.O. Box 766, Presque Isle, ME 04769. Condolences to Bob’s family may be offered at
www.kileyandfoley.com.