Robert “Bob” Whittier, 62, a resident and longtime dairy farmer on Winterwind Farm in Union, collapsed at his home and died on July 5 at the Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
Bob was born Aug. 20, 1944 in Camden, the son of Cleveland Arthur and Lucy Johnson Whittier. He graduated from Rockport High School, class of 1962.
In 1963, he married Gail Kirkpatrick.
Bob began his farming with Aldermere Farms during high school, working as a herdsman. After his marriage, he worked for the Knox Mining Company, surveying potential mining sights. In 1969, he moved to the Overlock Hill Rd, and in 1972, began Winterwind Farm. Together with his family’s hard work, the dairy herd grew to what it is today.
An active community leader, Bob served on the Town of Union Budget Committee, Recreation Committee, and a term as town selectman.
He was a founding member of the Clary Hill Band, and played with the group for over 20 years as guitarist and vocalist. He was a 30-year member of the Union Lodge # 31 AF & AM.
He enjoyed visiting with friends at various coffee shops in town, and collecting antique cars.
Survivors include his wife, Gail Whittier of Union; daughter, Cheryl Dawson and husband Bruce of Jefferson; grandson, Derek Dawson of Jefferson; sisters, Kay Cochran of Warren and Shirley Main of Camden; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside service 1 p.m., Sun., July 8 at the Lakeview Cemetery in Union behind Winterwind Farm.
Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the Union Lodge # 31, Union, ME 04862.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.