BANGOR and MILLINOCKET – Robert C. “Bob” Doyle, 78, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born May 15, 1934, in Harve Boucher, Nova Scotia, the son of Thomas J. and Rose S. (King) Doyle.
Bob moved to Millinocket in 1943 and was a graduate of Stearns High School. He was a veteran of the Korean War, during which time he served in the U.S. Army. Bob worked for Great Northern Paper Co. from 1950 to 1987, where he worked as a pipefitter before retiring with 37 years of service. After his retirement from Great Northern Paper, he worked for local No. 321 as a construction worker until retiring in 1990. Bob was a lifetime member of the following organizations in Millinocket: Local No. 485 Plumbing and Pipefitting Union; Elliot Stinson Post No. 4154, Veterans of Foreign Wars; Donald V. Henry Post No. 80, American Legion; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks No. 1521; and St. Martin’s Council No. 680, Knights of Columbus. An active participant in all these organizations, he was a fourth degree Knight, belonging to Council No. 347, and was also a member of the Honor Guard of the American Legion for 20 years, and a member of the VFW Color Guard for 20 years. Some of Bob’s favorite pastimes were traveling across the United States every winter with his wife and riding his Harley-Davidson. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and loved ones.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Linda (Falone) Doyle; three children, Shawn A. Doyle and his wife, Rachel, of Bangor, Curtiss R. Doyle and his wife, Billie Jo, of Tenants Harbor and Karen L. Doyle of Windham; four grandchildren, Emily and Kaci of Bangor and Garrett and Alexis of Tenants Harbor; a sister, Beverly Gee of Millinocket; many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by three brothers, Oswald, Wilson and Bert Doyle; and three sisters, Mabel McGee, Eileen Riccio and Ethel Sherry.
Friends are invited to visit with the family 2-8 p.m. Monday, May 21, at Lamson Funeral Home, 11 Tamarack St., Millinocket, where a prayer service will be held 7:30 p.m. conducted by the officers and members of St. Martin’s Council No. 680, K. of C. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, at Christ the Divine Mercy Parish at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 19 Colby St., Millinocket, with the Rev. Joel Cyr, pastor, presider. Graveside committal services with military honors will be held 11 a.m. Friday, May 25, at Millinocket Cemetery. Gifts in memory of Bob may be sent to New Hope Hospice, 1344 Main Road, Eddington, ME 04428. Messages of condolence may be expressed at
www.lamsonfh.com.