Robert Marcum Obituary
Date of Birth: December 10, 1930
Robert R. Marcum Sr., 84 of Lewiston died at CMMC on Sunday, August 2, 2015.
He was born on December 10, 1930 in Clifford KY, the son of Frank and Ella (Sparks) Marcum.
Robert was employed at the Sun Journal as a linotype operator for 13 years.
He was very involved for several years coaching his sons in sports. He enjoyed hunting, golfing and gardening.
Robert was predeceased by his parents, and two brothers, Roy and Bill.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62years, Dora Pike-Marcum; three sons, Robert Jr. and wife Jeri, Richard, and Randall; four grandchildren, Robert, Jennifer, Jacob and Justin; and four great grandchildren plus one on the way.
The family would to thank Mike and the ICU staff at CMMC for the care they provided Robert and his family.
Services will be held privately at a later date. Robert will be interred at Gracelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Androscoggin Homecare and Hospice 15 Strawberry Ave. Lewiston, Maine 04240, or to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society 55 Strawberry Ave. Lewiston Maine 04240.
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