AUGUSTA – Robert W. Marcoux, “Bob”, 95, of Winslow passed away April 2, 2023. He was born on Nov. 29, 1927, in Moscow, Maine and then returned to his Bay Street home in Winslow with his parents. Bob was the oldest son of Joseph A. and Rosa D. (Fredette) Marcoux.

Bob spoke about “back on the farm in Bingham” often. Every summer he lived on the farm during summer school vacation with his Aunt Roselma and Uncle Henry. Bob attended Winslow High School and graduated in 1946. He loved to play football. Immediately after high school Bob joined the Navy and was discharged in 1948 with an honorable discharge. During those times, he loved traveling to faraway places. Upon return, he was happily employed by the Morning Sentinel as a compositor which he spoke of often. He also enjoyed making rosaries, which were requested all over the world. He also loved his wood workshop making picnic tables and well houses. He was a lifelong communicant of St. John the Baptist Church of Corpus Christi Parish in Winslow.

In addition to his first wife, Yolande, Bob was predeceased by both parents. He was also predeceased by his sister Doria Drouin and her husband, Fern, formerly of Winslow, a brother and his wife Norman and Jackie formerly of Augusta and his grandson Phillip Theriault of Augusta.

He is survived by his wife Lucille of 29 years; four children from his previous marriage, Eddie Marcoux of Benton, Estelle Theriault and her husband Jack of Augusta, John Marcoux and his wife Cindy of Chelsea, and Kevin Marcoux and his girlfriend Michelle of Fairfield; stepdaughter Susan Shirley and husband Don of Winslow; many grandchildren, which he loved, Danielle, Dan, Jeremy, Jaylin and Robbie and step granddaughter Amy; sister Annette Kiederling and husband Wayne of Warren; brothers Leon Marcoux and wife Avis of Winslow, Roger Marcoux and wife Linda of Skowhegan; along with many great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

For the past few years, Bob resided at Maine Veterans Home in Augusta. A special thanks to the wonderful staff who cared for Bob through the years and Beacon Hospice who cared for him towards the end.

At Bob’s request there will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday , April 11 at 10 a.m., at St. John Catholic Church in Winslow, Maine.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, please visit http://www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com to share your condolences with Bob’s family.

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