Robert W. Dunning, 83, passed away in his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, after many years of physical challenges. Following the passing of his beloved wife and friend, Sandy just 8 months prior, Robert was eager to join her and their Lord and Savior.
He was born in Bangor, June 8, 1930. He was the son of Herbert Ricker Dunning and Alma (McLeod) Dunning. After graduating from Bangor schools he obtained his associates degree in business at Husson College. Following graduation he proudly served in the active duty Air Force for 10 years including tours in Japan and Texas. Upon returning to the Bangor area he became a Maineiac in the Maine Air National Guard achieving the rank of E8 Senior Master SGT. and retired after 36 years of total military service.
Using his business degree Bob was employed with Sears and Roebuck; Merchant’s National Bank and retired from Bar Harbor Banking and Trust as a trust officer.
Robert married his sweetheart, Sandra (Sawyer) Dunning on May 12, 1956. They had four daughters while residing in Orrington. One of Robert’s greatest pleasures was any activity that included spending time with his family. Many treasured family memories were made at the camp on Upper Lead Mt Pond, the cottage at Green Lake and their homes in Orrington, Holden and Florida.
Robert was truly an outdoorsman enjoying hiking, hunting, gardening, fishing, snowmobiling, and many wonderful family camping adventures while the girls were growing up.
He was predeceased by his parents; and his beloved wife, Sandra of 56 years; He is survived by his brothers, John H. Dunning and wife Beth of Bangor; George W. Dunning and wife Cindy of Missouri; daughters, Lynn and husband Michael Phinney of Green Lake in Ellsworth; Kimberly and husband Thomas Evans of Hermon ; Devra and husband Adam Lindsay of Houston, TX; Michelle and husband David Lakeman of Holden; Tricia and husband Timothy Griffin of Auburn. Grandchildren are Aaron Phinney and wife July Simpson of Kittery; Nathaniel and wife Nicole Phinney of Bangor; Tommy Evans and fiancé Lindsy Argus of Hermon; Brieana Evans and fiancé Jason Canniff of Bangor; Alexander, Zachary and Nicholas Lakeman of Holden; Gabriel Griffin and wife Jessica of Kittery; Anisa Michaud and husband Brian of Lewiston. Great grandchildren are Kaylie Grace and Kyle William Phinney of Bangor and Mora Griffin of Kittery. Also, many treasured relatives and friends far and near.
A memorial service and celebration of Robert’s life will be held with military honors at Maine Coast Baptist Church in Ellsworth. The date and time will be announced at a later date.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staff of New Hope Hospice for their assistance in end of life care. God Bless each one of you.
Those who wish to remember Bob in a special way may make gifts in his memory to Maine Coast Baptist Church P O Box 327, Ellsworth, ME 04605; or New Hope Hospice, P O Box 70, Eddington, ME 04428-0070
Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.brookingssmith.com
He was born in Bangor, June 8, 1930. He was the son of Herbert Ricker Dunning and Alma (McLeod) Dunning. After graduating from Bangor schools he obtained his associates degree in business at Husson College. Following graduation he proudly served in the active duty Air Force for 10 years including tours in Japan and Texas. Upon returning to the Bangor area he became a Maineiac in the Maine Air National Guard achieving the rank of E8 Senior Master SGT. and retired after 36 years of total military service.
Using his business degree Bob was employed with Sears and Roebuck; Merchant’s National Bank and retired from Bar Harbor Banking and Trust as a trust officer.
Robert married his sweetheart, Sandra (Sawyer) Dunning on May 12, 1956. They had four daughters while residing in Orrington. One of Robert’s greatest pleasures was any activity that included spending time with his family. Many treasured family memories were made at the camp on Upper Lead Mt Pond, the cottage at Green Lake and their homes in Orrington, Holden and Florida.
Robert was truly an outdoorsman enjoying hiking, hunting, gardening, fishing, snowmobiling, and many wonderful family camping adventures while the girls were growing up.
He was predeceased by his parents; and his beloved wife, Sandra of 56 years; He is survived by his brothers, John H. Dunning and wife Beth of Bangor; George W. Dunning and wife Cindy of Missouri; daughters, Lynn and husband Michael Phinney of Green Lake in Ellsworth; Kimberly and husband Thomas Evans of Hermon ; Devra and husband Adam Lindsay of Houston, TX; Michelle and husband David Lakeman of Holden; Tricia and husband Timothy Griffin of Auburn. Grandchildren are Aaron Phinney and wife July Simpson of Kittery; Nathaniel and wife Nicole Phinney of Bangor; Tommy Evans and fiancé Lindsy Argus of Hermon; Brieana Evans and fiancé Jason Canniff of Bangor; Alexander, Zachary and Nicholas Lakeman of Holden; Gabriel Griffin and wife Jessica of Kittery; Anisa Michaud and husband Brian of Lewiston. Great grandchildren are Kaylie Grace and Kyle William Phinney of Bangor and Mora Griffin of Kittery. Also, many treasured relatives and friends far and near.
A memorial service and celebration of Robert’s life will be held with military honors at Maine Coast Baptist Church in Ellsworth. The date and time will be announced at a later date.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staff of New Hope Hospice for their assistance in end of life care. God Bless each one of you.
Those who wish to remember Bob in a special way may make gifts in his memory to Maine Coast Baptist Church P O Box 327, Ellsworth, ME 04605; or New Hope Hospice, P O Box 70, Eddington, ME 04428-0070
Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.brookingssmith.com
Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)
Air Force
Air National Guard
The insignias listed here may be subject to copyright and / or trademarked. Those copyrights and trademarks are owned by the respective organizations.
Photo Gallery
Guestbook
Visits: 0
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors