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Robert Durost Obituary
He was born March 23, 1923 in Fort Fairfield, the son of Charles W. and Millie A. (Everett) Durost. He was married to Ella M. Argraves on November 3, 1945. Robert and Ella were residents of Sterling, MA for over thirty-five years. Bob was employed by the Heald Machine Corporation of Worcester, MA for over thirty years.
He was predeceased by his wife, Ella on December 15, 2006 and is survived by two sons, Robert E. Durost Jr. and his wife Susan of Lancaster, MA, Wayne D. Durost of Limestone, Maine; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Orin and Phyllis Durost of Mill Hall, PA, Arnold and Muriel Durost of Presque Isle; 1 sister, Alice Durost of Fort Fairfield; five grandchildren, Susanne Durost Tremblay of Belleview, WA, Sandra Durost of Huberston, MA, Melanie Durost, Robert E. Durost III and Ronnie Durost, all of Lancaster, MA; eight great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Sunday, November 16, 2008 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main Street, Fort Fairfield. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 17, 2008 at the St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 166 Main Street, Fort Fairfield with the Rev. Dr. Robert Smith officiating. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Fort Fairfield, immediately after the funeral service.
Those who wish may contribute in memory of Mr. Durost to the St. Paul's Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 737, Fort Fairfield, Maine 04742. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Durost
Natasha Durost
November 30, 2008
Mommy told me that Great Grandpa passed away.
I love you and I'm sorry that he's gone.
Carol Garfield
November 17, 2008
Dear Bobby, Susan & family,
Dianne let me know of the passing of Bobby's dad. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our prayers at this very difficult time.
Love, David, Carol, Jenn & Matt
Gerald Brooker
November 16, 2008
The Durost Family,
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss.. God be with you.
Mary C.J. Rossignol
November 16, 2008
Bobby and Wayne, so sorry to hear about uncle Rob, C.J. and me will miss to go over to see him. I will miss our talks about the old time he had with Dad and other family members. I will MISS YOU UNCLE ROB. love mary &c.j.
Denise Rousseau
November 15, 2008
Rob, Ronnie and Mel
We're so sorry to hear about your grandfather. Hope you are doing well.
The Rousseau's
Linda Holmes-Furgat
November 14, 2008
I never got to see much of this part of my family but it still saddens me to hear one of us has passed on. You will be missed. I am the granddaughter of Lena (Agraves)Greenier and daughter of Sharon (Greenier )Holmes
Karen (Holmes) Dolloph
November 14, 2008
You are all in my thoughts and prayers..
Pauline Brooker
November 14, 2008
Bobby and Wayne, My prayers are with you. You mom and dad were very special people.. I will miss them very much.. Uncle Bob was one of a kind when it came to uncles.. God Bless you and Your family..
Nancy Faulkner-Grant
November 14, 2008
Bobby & Buddy:
So sorry to read of Bob's passing. He was such a kind and nice neighbor, it will not be the same driving by the house and no one to wave to. I am sure he is with his wife now and enjoying the reunion. You both are in my thoughts.
Jane (Durost) Pante'
November 13, 2008
Bobby & Wayne
My prayers are with you. Your Dad was a nice man in my eyes. I know when we were young we all couldn't wait for you guys to come for summer vacation. Thanks to your parents we have great memories. Sorry for your loss. Please take care. God bless.
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