1943 – 2013

PORTLAND — Robert A. Sokolowski, 69, a resident of Plains Road in Leeds, died Tuesday Feb. 12 at Maine Medical Center in Portland with all of his family surrounding him.

He was born on June 21, 1943, in Flushing, N.Y., the son of William and Veronica Godomski Sokolowski. Robert attended school in New York and served proudly in the United States Air Force.

He and Patricia Parent were married on Jan. 15, 1966. Robert was a maintenance supervisor for Carlton Woolen Mills in Winthrop for 17 years until its closing. He then worked as a custodian for MSAD # 52 until his retirement. After retiring, he worked summers at Beaver Brook Campground in North Monmouth. He loved the outdoors, especially camping with his family.

Robert was a history buff and an avid historian who participated in re-enactments with Roger’s Rangers of the French-Indian War. He was fascinated with science, especially weather and space.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Trish), of Leeds; his daughters and spouses, Diana and Corey Smith, of Oakland, Stephanie and Edward Marx, of Winthrop and Trishann and Stephen Harrison, of Winthrop; 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 nieces; and 3 nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers, William Sokolowski and Charles Barcavage.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at: www.finleyfuneralhome.com.

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