Robert E. “Flash” Brewer, of Boothbay, died early Nov. 24 at home surrounded by family.
He was born in Boothbay Harbor, May 10, 1931, the son of Norman Sr. and Mary Doyal Brewer. He worked in the dairy business and then in the fishing industry.
He is predeceased by his father, Norman Sr. and his mother and stepfather, Charlie and Mary Pinkham.
He is survived by four children, Marsden Brewer and wife Donna of Stonington, Verna Brewer and husband Rich Poole of Dover, N.H., Maryjo and husband Scott of Boothbay, and Selena Brewer of Boothbay; eight grandchildren, Scott and Stephen of Boothbay, Randy Shepard of Stonington, Jen Mayo of Belgrade, Bobby Brewer and Lindsey Carter of Stonington, Megan and Sean Poole of Dover, N.H.; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Florence Hodgdon and husband Steve; brother, Terry Brewer and companion Edythe Wilkie; and many nieces and nephews.
Gathering for Robert 2 p.m., Sat., Dec. 6 at the American Legion in Boothbay. All are welcome.