NORTH WATERBORO, ME- Robert “Bob” Frank Gilchrest, 77, resident of N. Waterboro, ME, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Feb. 20, 2017 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, ME. Bob was born in Lowell, Mass. on May 3, 1939 where he was raised by his mother, Lillian and his two older sisters. He attended the Lowell Vocational Technical School where he graduated as a machinist and later worked at Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems from which he retired in 1999. He also served in the Army Reserves for a number of years. He gave back to his community by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, St. Matthews church, the Lake Arrowhead community, and the Massabesic Lions Club.
He enjoyed his retired life spending the warm seasons on Lake Arrowhead in Maine, and the winter season in Puerto Rico with his wife, Lucille, of 53 years. He enjoyed spending time fishing with his grandchildren, traveling, playing dominoes with his beach friends, and he was known as the family and neighborhood creative handyman. Whether sitting on a bench waiting for Lucille to shop the day away, or in line at the hardware store, a friend was always made. Bob liked everyone and everyone liked Bob. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He is lovingly survived by his wife Lucille (Massicotte) Gilchrest, his three daughters Robin Keith and her husband Dean of Simi Valley, CA, Laurie Newhouse and her husband Gregg of Spotsylvania, VA, and Cindy Jacobs and her husband Stuart of Westbrook, ME; his grandchildren Tyler and Devyn Keith, Sophie and Samuel Newhouse, and Alex and Nathan Jacobs; his sister Joyce Calhoun of Lowell, MA and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Lillian Gilchrest and his sister Nancy Sheldon.
To leave a message of condolence for the family, visit www.mainefuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME, 04074 for their support and comfort of Bob in his final days.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service.
A memorial mass at St. Matthews Roman Catholic Church will be announced.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton, www.mainefuneral.com