SACO — Robert W. Stickles, 82, passed away Friday April 28, 2017, at the Seal Rock Healthcare Facility with his family by his side.

He was born in Kennebunk on Jan. 24, 1935, the son of Frank and Mary Gooch Stickles.

Robert lived in Saco and was raised by Ernest and Mary Tate graduating from Thornton Academy in the early 1950s.

He served his country in the U.S. Navy. After his service to his country, he worked at Cole Farm Dairy, York Bottling for Sam Cohen for 25 years and then for Elegant Homes for 30 years. 

Robert enjoyed going to flea markets with his favorite being Cascades Flea Market during the summer months.

Survivors include: his wife, Theresa of 62 years of marriage of Saco; a sister, Arland Coleman of Saco; two sons, Ernest Stickles and wife, Joyce, of Biddford, and Robert Stickles Jr. and wife, Elaine, of Biddeford; a daughter, Mary Ann Martin and husband, Roger, of Saco; eight grandchildren, Celina, Michelle, Bryan, Jennie , Randy, Jordan, Keil and Kory; and eight great-grandchildren.

Friends and relatives may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday May 2, 2017, at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main St, Saco. 

Memorial visitation will be concluded with U.S. Navy Military Honors.

The family would like to thank Seal Rock Health Care and Southern Maine Hopsice for their excellent care.

For those who wish to make memorial contributions in his memory, please consider the Saco Food Pantry, P.O. Box 246, Saco, ME 04072 or to Thornton Academy Fund for the new Gym, 438 Main St., Saco, ME 04072.