FROSTPROOF, Fla. – Robert “Bob” L. Spaulding, formerly from Benton, Maine, passed away June 18, 2022 at HCA Florida Highlands Hospital, Sebring, Fla. He was born in Waterville, Maine, May 2, 1946 to Lloyd and Beulah (Richards) Spaulding.He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1964 then served in the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement he was employed as an automobile mechanic at various businesses.Bob was very well liked by his Florida neighbors, was considered the neighborhood handyman, keeping lawns mowed and doing any job that the neighbors needed assistance with.He was predeceased by his parents; sister Carolyn Palmer; grandchildren Samantha Cuff and Jasper Turner; and great-granddaughter Evelyn Grace Wakefield.He is survived by his sons Scott and Brian Spaulding; grandchildren Samantha Linder, Benjamin Linder, Sarah Spaulding, Sabrina Spaulding, Brianna Benallie, Elijah Turner, Christian (Amber) Richards, Colin Richards, Mykayla (Sean) Brennan and Lex Turner; 11 great-grandchildren. Robert is also survived by his brother-in-law Albert Palmer, sisters Beverly Carter, Sandra Kelleher, Annette (Ronald) Hood and brother David (Kristina) Spaulding; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.The family wants to extend a special thank you to Sylvia Hammond for her assistance during Robert’s illness.Per Robert’s request there will be no services.