ENGLEWOOD, Fla. – Robert J “Bob” Bolduc, 94, of Englewood, Fla., passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, July 13, 2021, at Heritage Oaks Assisted Living Community in Englewood, Fla. He was born on April 18, 1927, in Hartford, Conn., the son of Emile and Ruby (Drury) Bolduc.

Bob was a graduate of Winslow High School class of 1947. He also served in the US Navy from 1945-1946. He graduated from Gorham State Teacher’s College in 1951 with a degree in Industrial Arts and began his teaching career in Martha’s Vineyard, MA. He taught in Lewiston, ME from 1952-1954 moving to Madawaska as their Industrial Arts teacher from 1954 – 1968 and to Skowhegan High School from 1968-1972. In 1972 Bob moved back to Winslow Maine where he was Department Head for Industrial Arts, retiring from there in 1982. In those years Bob dedicated his life to education and during his many years teaching he touched thousands of students lives. In addition to teaching Bob built and/or remodeled many homes in the Skowhegan and Winslow area during the summer months.

Bob was married to his high school sweetheart, Dorothy “Dottie” Bolduc for 57 years. Dottie passed away in 2007. Bob and Dottie spent their retirement years in Englewood, FL and were avid golfers and members of Myakka Pines Golf Club. For many years they lived in the Foxwood Community where Bob was the local “handyman” to many of the residents. Bob loved woodworking and building model airplanes and when he was not golfing or being a handyman, you could find him flying his model airplanes with his Englewood flying club. Bob and Dot continued to enjoy spending most summers in Maine.

He is survived by his two daughters: Jane and her husband Roger of Skowhegan, Maine and Joan and her husband David of St. Augustine, Fla., as well as many nieces and nephews.

Farley Funeral Home, Venice Chapel, is handling arrangements. Condolences and messages for the family may be expressed by visiting: http://www.farleyfuneralhome.com.

Donations may be made in Bob’s memory to Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center, 7318 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243 or Suncoast Humane Society, 6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood, FL 34224.

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