Title
Mr.
Last Name
Atwater
First Name
Robert
Middle Name
W.
Maiden Name
Nick Name
Place of Birth
Dexter, ME
Date of Birth
1904-10-05
Place of Death
Dexter, ME
Date of Death
1996-05-30
Publication
The Eastern Gazette 6-10/6-16-1996, p.15
Obituary
ROBERT W. ATWATER DEXTER - Robert W. Atwater, 91, passed away quietly in his sleep May 30, 1996 at his residence in Dexter. He was born in North Dexter, October 5, 1904, the son of Edgar and Eva (Sanbom) Atwater. He worked many years as a farmer and also as a carpenter. He was active in the Knights of Columbus and was a parishioner of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Dexter. He was predeceased by his wife, Jennie (Clukey) Atwater in 1976; his sisters, Doris Potts, Kate Weston, Eleanor Easley, Barbara Clark; and his brothers, Randall, Hugh, Charles, and Archie Atwater. He is survived by one daughter, Jacqueline Clukey of Dexter; one son, Paul Atwater of Snellsville, GA; one step-daughter, Gladys Rand of Killingsworth, CT; one step-son, Richard Clukey of Dexter. Three sisters Imogene Cameron, Wilda Bridgon, Julia Roberts; two brothers Roland Atwater, Maurice, nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Graveside memorial services were held June 4 at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Dexter. Gifts in his memory may be made to Community Health & Counseling, ATTN: Linda Flyn CP&D Dept., PO Box 425, Bangor, Maine 04401. Arrangements under the care of Direct Cremation of Maine, Belfast.