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Robert Lord Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 8 to Aug. 11, 2017.

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. and EAST BOOTHBAY, Maine - Robert Anthony Lord, 77, of Market St., died on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, from complications of multiple myeloma.

Born June 19, 1940 in Rochester, N.H., and raised in Lebanon, Maine, a son of the late Robert H. and Joan M. (Hough) Lord, he graduated from St. Francis College (University of New England ), Biddeford Pool, Maine. A former teacher at Saint Ignatius HS, Sanford, and Saint Anthony's Monastery, Kennebunk Beach, Bob flew for 30 years with North East and Delta Air Lines, retiring as an international captain in 2000.

Bob and his wife of 50 years, Frances "Franny" (Herman) raised their children in York, Maine.

He leaves his wife; son, Nathan F. Lord and wife Sarah (Guy) and their children Sam and Elizabeth of Waterbury, Vt.; daughter, Ellen S. Michniewicz and husband John and their children Emerson, Raigen and Larkin of York, Maine; brother, Jeremy M. Lord and wife Mary of Longmeadow, Mass.; two sisters, Virginia M. Lord Randall and husband James of Parkersburg, W. Va.; and Robyn F. Austin and husband Donald and sons Joshua and Gregory of Somersworth, N.H.; and also nephews and nieces, Jason Lord and family of New Canaan, Conn.; Emily Lord Beach and family of Burlingame, Calif., and Joshua and Gregory Austin and Christina Austin Cuzzi and family of Bedford, N.H. His extended family, including Ellen Herman and husband Paul Dinkel, and many many friends including Harold Jones and James Carlton, will miss this extraordinary man.

SERVICES: A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 11 at the First Parish Church, 180 York St., York, Maine.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA, York Oncology Center, York, ME, or Boothbay Community Council, Woodchucks' Firewood Program, PO Box 43, Boothbay, ME 04538.

Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Rd., York, Maine is assisting with arrangements. Visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com

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August 10, 2017

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BOB CUTTS

April 4, 2018

I JUST HEARD TODAY THAT BOB HAD PASSED AWAY. WHAT A SHOCK.
MY SYMPATHIES TO ALL OF HIS FAMILY.
BOB WAS A REALLY COOL GUY TO KNOW. ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP WITH USE OF HIS SHOP OR EQUIPMENT
I FIRST MET HIM IN THE MID 70'S, WE WERE BOTH PICKING OVER SOME CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM A MID 1800'S HOUSE RENOVATION, WE BOTH TOOK SOME TREASURES.
I WILL REALLY MISS THE IMPROMPTU VISITS AND ALL THE DISCUSSIONS OF ANTIQUES AND WOODWORKING THAT WE SHARED OVER THE YEARS. A GREAT GUY TO HAVE KNOWN.
I WILL MISS HIS VISITS.

Jamie Cowan

January 4, 2018

So sorry to hear of his passing, and shocked it took me so long to learn of it. Mr. Lord was a customer at the local Woodcraft I work part time at. He was always a welcome guest, as he was really passionate about woodworking tools. He always looking for a deal, which was kind of funny in a great old-school way: He loved to dicker. He invited me to his shop in Kittery often, where I learned he was really interested in antiques, and had a wealth of knowledge he has glad to pass on to somebody smart enough to listen. I'm also proud to know that he liked me. I started a tool company a couple years ago, and he was always interested in how I was doing, and genuinely proud of me for making a go of it and making it work. That's what really makes me sad. He was so supportive, and the look on his face when I reached a new milestone let me know that he was a real friend. And he spoke so highly of his son, Nathan. And he was always looking for tools for him. Particularly a router table as good as his own. He talked about him all the time. And his wife, Frances, who occasionally came with him to Woodcraft. Here's a funny story--I was having a chipmunk problem, and told him I'd like to take them out with a .22. He asked me why I didn't, and I told him I had a bunch of neighbors that can't mind their own business. My next-door neighbor is always looking out the window. He laughed, and told me that Mrs. Lord once brought a letter out to the mailbox, and when she got back inside, a neighbor called to tell her she forgot to put the flag up on the box. My dream is to one day have enough money to open a vintage tool store where I don't need to sell anything, I just want a place for tool enthusiasts like Mr. Lord can hang out and swap stories. Mr. Lord was a kind man, and my life is fuller for having known him. Thinking of Nathan and Mrs. Lord.

Jana Curti

August 10, 2017

Franny,Nathan, & Ellen
We are sorry to hear of Bobs passing. He and our Dad Ray flew together and were good friends. Up until Dads passing in June he spoke of Bob often. I can still see them sitting in the living room talking flying. And bet they are back at it again. Our thoughts are with you all.
The Curti Family

Sarah Swanson

August 8, 2017

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He will be missed. Hope for joy and peace for the family's future.