Robert Henry Quirion, Jr. Obituary (1942 - 2013)

Robert H. Quirion, Jr., 70, a lifelong resident of Winslow died March 31, 2013 following a period of ill health at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Thayer Campus in Waterville. He was born in Waterville, Sept. 16, 1942 the son of Robert and Marcella Carey Quirion, Sr. He was a graduate of Winslow High School, class of 1960 and of the University of Maine at Machias where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Education. "Mr. Q" taught Algebra in Winslow Junior and High School for 38 years. After his retirement, he thoroughly enjoyed his part time job for the call center at L.L. Bean. For many years he was the time clock keeper for Winslow basketball, wrestling and football and the Colby women and men's basketball games. He was a member of the Jaycees in Winslow and was a lifetime member and past exalted ruler of the Elks Lodge #905. He was a lifelong and loyal fan of the Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots. Bob enjoyed playing cards with his friends at the Elks. Bob and Bobbie enjoyed traveling, and visited Las Vegas 21 years in a row. More recently he stayed closer to home frequenting the Oxford and Bangor Casinos. He was predeceased by his son, Michael Quirion, his parents Marcella and Robert Quirion Sr, his in-laws Robert and Mary Smedberg. Brother in-law James Look, and his children Becky and Sammy. Sister and brother in- law Jeannie and Ivan Howard Bob is survived by his wife of 47 years, Bobbie Smedberg Quirion; two daughters and their husbands, Ann and Paul Willette of Winslow and Jennifer and Paul Thomas of Corinth; a brother and his wife, Roger and Tammey Quirion of Winslow; two sisters and their husbands, Carol and Gerry Bouchard and Linda and Danny Lessard all of Naples, FL.; five grandchildren, Tyler, Logan, Lexi, Alice and Taylar. His brother in law David Smedberg and wife Carol, sister in law Brenda Look Fuller and her husband Rodney, several Aunts and Uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Bob's family would like to thank the Emergency and CCU physicians, nurses and staff at Thayer and a special thank you to Dr. Burke and his staff. Visiting hours will be held from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. Wed., Apr. 3, 2013 at the Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. A Mass of Christian Burial with committal prayers will be celebrated at 11 A.M. Thurs., Apr. 4 at St. John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument St., Winslow. Burial will be in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Waterville. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's name may be made for the athletes at Winslow High School, c/o Dee Hotham, 20 Danielson St., Winslow, ME 04901. An on-line guest book may be signed and condolences may be expressed at www.gallantfh.com.