Robert Charles Kopelman
CAPE ELIZABETH – Bob Kopelman, born Sept. 10, 1943, is best remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. A physician, he lived his life by the tenets of the Hippocratic Oath.
He is survived by Linda (Gelinas) Kopelman, his wife and the love of his life, and his many children and their families: Andrew and wife, Marcela (Schlaen), grandchildren Jonah, Simon and Tobias; Todd and Robin (Cook), grandchildren Quinn, Johanna, Julian, and Hank; Alison Kopelman and John McQuinn, grandchildren Miriam and Elijah; Clark Kopelman, grandchildren Abe and Abigail; Camille (Cloutier) and Trevor Hartsell, grandchildren Harriet and Ellis.
He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Sadye (Nechamkin) Kopelman, and by his former wife, Miriam (née Lorch). Bob also leaves his brother, Arthur, and extended family who carry forward his legacy of endless curiosity, Socratic teaching style and subtle wisecracks.
Bob passed away in his sleep on Nov. 28, 2025, after spending a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with family.
For more information, please visit: https://www.legacy.com/legacy/robert-kopelman
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