
Robert “Bob” Elliott
OAKLAND – Robert “Bob” Elliott, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, with his loving wife and family by side. Bob was born in Augusta on June 4, 1948, he was the only son of Millard and Charlene Elliott (Brown). He attended Augusta schools and graduated in 1967. Bob was employed at Augusta Supply for 20 years and retired from Redlon and Johnson where he was employed for over 30 years.
As a child, Bob enjoyed lobstering in South Bristol, Maine with the lobsterman. In his later years he continued the love of the ocean and eating lobsters, enjoyed duck hunting with Brett and Jeff on Dyer Long Pond, ice fishing, his camp in Burlington, making popovers, football, gardening, mowing the lawn, winemaking and bird watching.
Bob and Cyndee bought their first home on 3 Mile Pond in China where Bob grew up as a young boy. They resided on the pond for 10 years with their dog Zeke. During these years, the family enjoyed their time in the pontoon boat, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and making family memories.
Bob, Chad, and Steve went ice fishing on Chesuncook lake and slept on the lake, a memory he always talked about.
For three Summers Bob and Cyndee traveled to Prince Edward Island with their three grandchildren and close friends: Sherwood, Laurie, and children.
Bob and Cyndee would spend their summers at home in Florida at Loon Ridge in Belgrade. The family made many memories with Sherwood, Laurie, Lindsey, Chris, Blair, Bear and many more family and friends.
He was predeceased by his loving parents Millard and Charlene, Brett Ellis, and many aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his wife Cyndee Palmieri; his two daughters, Jocelyn LaCroix and her husband Toby, Mikel Booker and her life partner Chad French; grandchildren, Mikayla Marden and husband James “Bub”, Chalbi Simmons and husband Taylor, Nickolas Sandelier; great-grandchildren, Karson, Mia, Easton, Hudson and Sophia; and his sister-in-law Debbi Bozworth and husband Gary; niece Dr. Miranda Shorty, her children, Max and Moxie; and his beloved companions, Zues and Zoe.
A special thank you to Dr. Madden, Belgrade Health Center, The Wound Clinic, Lauren, RN, Cassie, RN, and Dr. Glynn at Alfond Center for Health who gave care and comfort to Bob and his family during this difficult time.
Please visit Bob’s memorial page at https://dsfuneral.com/obituaries/robert-elliott-2024 where condolences, photos, and special memories may be shared.
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