Robert "Bob" Myrick

Robert "Bob" Myrick, of Rochester, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Born December 10th, 1950, in Portland, Maine, Bob was the son of the late Chester and Irene (Kennedy) Myrick. Following his graduation from Portland High School, Bob proudly dedicated over 20 years of service to the United States Air Force, retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant. After his military career, he went on to hold several positions in quality assurance for various food brands.
Bob was a lifelong member of the VFW. While in the military, Bob did search and rescue missions for the United States Air Force. Bob was a Vietnam Veteran. He also volunteered to build a park for the military base's children. The park was built in two days and was called the Tiger Cub Park. The park was built with his family and volunteers. Bob could often be found in his garage tinkering on cars, a passion of his. He had a deep love for sports cars and motorcycles. When he wasn't tinkering in his garage he could be seen chauffeuring his two granddaughters to their gymnastics meets, making sure he got to see them compete. He was into sports himself. He was a lifelong Packers fan, playing football and baseball for the hospital, as well as in Turkey and Vietnam. He played anywhere he had an opportunity to play. When his daughters were growing up, he loved roller-skating with them. He had a love for camping with the family his whole life. Fishing was a passion he shared with his daughters and grandchildren; He especially loved fishing in Alaska.
Bob was a girl scout leader and volunteer with his wife as well as a certified bowling instructor, something they did with their daughters growing up. Bob was a NASCAR collector of memorabilia, as well as a model airplane and car builder/constructor. He was a lover of wildlife, something he really enjoyed in Alaska. He really enjoyed and could be seen watching the deer in his own backyard.
Along with his parents, Bob was predeceased by his brother, James Myrick; sisters, Faye Mullen, Mary Jane Wildes, Linda Brinkerhuff Demers, Cyrita Myrick-Moore, and his half-sister, Rheta Brochis; as well as his grandson, Collin Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda (Phillips) Myrick; his daughters, Cyrita Leathers of Rochester and Dawn Ball of Erie, Pennsylvania. Two specially devoted granddaughters with whom he helped raise, Kylie Leathers and Emily Leathers. Also, Emily's husband, Brady English and Kylie's Fiancé, Damien Gates and Raehanna Gates with whom they have custody of. He also has two grandsons, Christian Smith and Peter-John Smith and granddaughter Faith Hill and their father, Mathew Smith. Bob had eight great-grandchildren; Alyvia Smith and her mother Kourtenay Pelliter, Vincent Smith, Athena Smith and their mother, Chantal Smith; Collin Smith Ellianna Smith and their mother, Linsey Smith; Autumn Hill, Anakin Hill, Azeala Hill, and their father, Spencer Hill. He was patiently awaiting and looking forward to the arrival of his ninth grandchild Lilly English due in June. Many nieces and nephews. He also had two beloved and devoted nieces, Gail Mullen – Atwood and Christine Nickerson. His nephew, Park Atwood, with whom he shared a lot of the same interests. He had a very special friend of his granddaughters whom he enjoyed and admired, Natasha LaRochelle. Last by not least, Aaron Leathers and Charles Ball, whom he loved as sons and would help him with anything. Also, a very special family friend who would do anything to help him, Quentin Garrett and his daughters Abby and Maddie with whom they thought of as a grandfather (Papa). Let's not forget his beloved and cherished dogs who never left his side, Rose and Suzie. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Brooklawn Memorial Park in Portland. His military service will be honored at that time as well.
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