Colonel Robert Edward Nixon Sr.

WINSLOW- Colonel Robert Edward Nixon Sr., 89, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2021. Son of John and Alice Nixon, he was born in Houlton on August 1, 1931 and was predeceased by his wife Beverly and his five siblings Jack Nixon, Joe Nixon, Walter Nixon, and Betty Boudway.

Bob married his high school sweetheart, Beverly in 1952. He graduated from the University of Maine in 1954 where he was a member of Kappa Sigma and the UMaine basketball team. After graduation, he served active duty in the military for two years in Wildflecken, Germany. He retired from the military in 1985 as a ranking Colonel. After serving active duty, he served as the Athletic Director for 33 years at Winslow High School.

Bob had a passion for his family, especially his great grandchildren, the community and athletics. He devoted his life to his family and to coaching numerous athletic teams from high school to youth sports, affecting the lives of many. His accolades and impact on the community of Winslow are too numerous to list.

Bob is survived by his children, Robert Nixon Jr and wife Debbie; Janice Souviney and husband Jim; Nathan Nixon and wife Tara; William Nixon and wife Alexandra; five grandchildren, Mystie Grant and her husband Joe; Katie Souviney and fiance David; Nick Souviney and his wife Trisha; Cody Souviney and wife Katie; Nathan Nixon and wife Chantelle; and ten great grandchildren, Malachi, Gailan, Marin, Cooper, Bethanny, Nixon, Jaclyn, Lillian, Colton, and Brantley.

Family and friends of Bob are welcome to a Celebration of Life at the VFW in Winslow, Maine on Wednesday, July 28 from 2-5pm.

A very special thank you to hospice nurses Angie, Linda, and Sherry and his home health care worker Heidi. We couldn’t have done it without them.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, http://www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com