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Robert MacLaren Obituary
Born on January 28, 1945 in Akron, he was the son of the late Alfred MacLaren and Ethel (Harris) MacLaren. He married Polly J. Ewbank on June 6, 1978 in Akron, Ohio. Born and raised in Sawyerwood, he was a lifelong resident of Springfield Township. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1964 and was known as an accomplished athlete. After earning his bachelor's degree from The University of Akron, Robert was a teacher and coach for the Springfield Local School District for 32 years.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas MacLaren and Jerry MacLaren. Survivors include his wife, Polly MacLaren of Akron, Ohio; son, Matthew (Jackie) MacLaren; son, Scott (Tara) MacLaren; granddaughter, Lucy; and sister, Deanna Barnes.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at 3 p.m., and friends may call prior to the service from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, OH 44305. Memorial contributions requested to Springfield High School Golf Team, Attn.: Athletics Dept., 2966 Sanitarium Rd., Akron, OH 44312.
(NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334)
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Cindy (Bittner) Lixey
November 3, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He & I graduated together. When I think of Bob I think of how kind & thoughtful he was & I know that he carried that through his adult life to his family. He has left a lot of good memories to his classmates, family & friends. Please except my deepest sympathy & God be with you to help you through these difficult times.
Chaunté Craft
October 29, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss.... a fathers' love can never be replaced.....
Diane (Sparks) Neal
October 25, 2012
I was so sorry to hear about Bob. My sympathy to all who loved him and will miss him. May God Bless.
Cherry Bell
October 24, 2012
Sorry to learn of Bobs passing. May God ease your sorrow during your time of mourning. He was a great guy.
Pat Barker
October 24, 2012
Matt, the team is sorry that you have lost your father. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family.
October 23, 2012
Matt,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marybeth (Thornburg) Poder
Tim Buzzelli
October 23, 2012
My Sympathys to the Mclaren Family.I had Bob for a teacher and new him as a friend.What an accomplished Athlete he was.....always a Friendy smile!He'll be missed!
J. Wagner
October 22, 2012
To the MacLaren family. I was sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I just learned of it today. Your husband, father, brother, Uncle, and Grandfather was a very good man. Bob and I graduated from Springfield and all of his classmates and friends are going to miss him. He was a good athlete. He was always courteous and polite. The last time I saw Bob was at a Wednesday morning class breakfast at Farmer Boy. You all our in my prayers. God bless and keep you in his divine care.
Karen Ross-Brown
October 22, 2012
Beside being a great quarterback,
I remember Bob as being a great
joke teller before class!
My condolences to his family.
Karen (Koch) Thompson
October 22, 2012
Bob was the greatest quarterback Springfield High School ever had. He was a friend to all who knew him. My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family. May God be with you during this time of grief.
Suzy Gant(Bennett)
October 22, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss Scott. I will keep your family in my prayers. God bless.
October 22, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. We do not get the paper so we missed the announcement. He will be missed by many. He touched so many lives over the years. Kyle call as he was the one who found out. We started to talk about him, and the boys, (or should I say men that they are now). It is so hard to believe so many years have gone by. Miss seeing you too. We all need to get together some time. love Darlene and the Rose Family
Sharon Bear
October 22, 2012
Bob was one of my classmates who stood out to me as a young gentleman, fun, easy going and a great athlete. I always admired his spirit and enjoyed his presence. My mother too came to know him in business years later. The thought of Bob's being gone is shocking for those who knew him as such an alive, active guy - but it surely is so much moreso for his family, wife and those whom he loved. My heart truly goes out to you. My prayers as well. God bless and comfort you.
Gwynn McQuain Davis
October 22, 2012
To Polly and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family during this most difficult time. I know first hand what you are experiencing even though the circumstances were different. Bob was a wonderful guy that I have known since second grade at Sayerwood School. He was wonderful friend to all of us that knew him and he will be missed, but always remembered . God Bless your family.
Kathi SirLouis
October 20, 2012
Always the gentleman to the end, I so appreciated his kind courtesy to my mother. He will be remembered always. Prayers, love and hugs to you all....
Mike Joslin
October 19, 2012
Polly Matt and Scott
I am very sorry for the lost your husband
and father. Bob will be missed by a lot us of us.My prayers are with you
Melissa Just-Galloway
October 19, 2012
Polly, Matt, and Scott,
I am so saddened by the news of Bob's passing. He was always so kind to me and quick with a compliment. My family valued having your family as neighbors. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grieving. I know your pain and my heart aches with yours.
Melissa
Deby Bretz and Perry
October 19, 2012
To Polly, Scott, and Matt,
Peace be with you at this time.
Bob was always nice to me,and quite the comedian. He leaves behind a legacy. My mother @ 93 shares the same disease.
October 19, 2012
Very sorry to hear about Bob's passing. I enjoyed his sense of hunor and his competitive spirit on our many golfing excursions. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Polly and the rest of the family.
Carolyn & Russ Bretz
May God comfort you in this difficult time.
John Cravens
October 19, 2012
I grew up with Robert in Sawyerwood and we were friends for 60-plus years. Bob was an All-Metro athlete, but He was an even better person. He was well respected as a teacher, coach and Father. I still remember the rides home He gave me from practice in His old mercury in the early 60's. Our prayers are with His family.
Von & Helen Abrashoff
October 19, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about Bob. Our hearts go out to his faimly. You are in our prayers.
Rhonda McBryer
October 19, 2012
I worked with Bob for a few years at Springfield Schools. Although our history wasn't long, I learned he was fun-loving, kind, and well respected
as and educator and man. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Karla Shackelford
October 19, 2012
Mrs MacLaren and family~
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Karla (Dodson)& Darin Shackelford
The Staff of Newcomer Funeral Home
October 19, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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