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1929
2011
Gorham – Robert "Stebby" J, Stebbins, age 81, of Portland, passed away peacefully Monday, March 7, 2011 in his home after battling cancer.
Robert was born on July 3, 1929 in Sanford, ME. where he lived until he became a chef in the Merchant Marines. On June 4, 1949 Robert married Georgianna and with her help and patience became a loving father to four daughters and one son.
After his time in the service, Robert was employed at Bath Iron Works for thirty years. In addition, he found pleasure in helping family and friends with home improvements. In his spare time he enjoyed playing cards, camping with his children and grandchildren, vacationing in Aruba, and cooking elaborate meals for family get-togethers. Robert shared his passion for these activities with his wife and family.
Besides his parents, Henry Stebbins & Margaret Casey, Robert is predeceased by four brothers and three sisters: Roland Stebbins, Raymond Stebbins, Francis Stebbins, Larry Stebbins, Lorraine Nason, Evelyn Small, and Beatrice Therrien.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years Georgianna Stebbins; a daughter Barbara Vassallo and her husband Richard; a daughter Kathy LeClerc and her husband Norman; a son David Stebbins; a daughter Joanne Higgins and her husband Cooper; and a daughter Patricia Woodhouse and her husband David. Also surviving him is his close brother-in-law Charles Staples and his wife Betty Lou; sisters Elmer Kinder and Irene Seybolt; eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
A remembrance visitation will be held with family and friends on Friday, March 11 from 4-7 p.m. at Jones Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, located on 199 Woodford Street in Portland. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery in South Portland.
The family would like to thank the staff at Southern Maine Hospice and Maine Medical Center for their dedication and kindness throughout this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
Maine Cancer Foundation
970 Baxter Blvd., Suite 204
Portland, Maine 04103
http://www.mainecancer.org/
Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign Robert's guest book.
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June 21, 2011
Allyson Aube
I have fond memories of Stebby from the camp lot and gatherings at the LeClerc house. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
March 16, 2011
Matt Colello, Jr.
Mrs. Stebbins, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. You were both a big part of my early years growing up on Munjoy Hill. God bless the family and love to you all.
March 15, 2011
Angie & Jim, Parker and Jimmie Veitch
"Grampy" will be missed by all. The boys are so sad...they have so many wonderful memories and such love for him.
Thinking of you all often,
March 14, 2011
Tammy Bernard
Grampy, you will always be in our memories and forever in our hearts. Rest In Peace now. We love & miss you SO MUCH!!!
March 11, 2011
Tim Smith
I am so sorry to hear of Stebby's passing. My heart goes out to all of you.
March 11, 2011
Georgie and family - I am sorry to hear of Stebby's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I always have a smile when I think of the times I have been with you and your family. Stebby always had a happy outlook in life and made even the most serious situation less serious. God Bless you all. Ginnie Jordan
March 11, 2011
Celia & Jeff Dobson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 11, 2011
Dear Georgia & Family, I was so deeply saddened to read about Stebby's passing. Although I have not seen Stebby for many years, I have many fond memories of visiting your house on Atlantic Street with my Dad. He always had a smiling face and something delicious cooking in the kitchen! Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Sincerely, Judy LaRose Fogg
March 11, 2011
Loretta Staples Lamphere
He was the best brother-in-law and friend a girl could have I love and miss you already. Love you. Always. Loretta
March 10, 2011
Stubby, if you look down at the camp-lot one day and see an orange rock shining in the sunlight, you'll know we're thinking of you.
We loved you, man!
-Mark & Sharon
March 10, 2011
paul jeffery
my deepest
sympathy
TO THE STEBBINS FAMILY
PAUL JEFFERY
March 10, 2011
peter jeffery
kathy
my deepest sympathy to
you and your family
peter jeffery
March 10, 2011
Julie & Jerry Graffam
Pat,
We're so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
March 10, 2011
Pat and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Lisa Bellefleur
March 10, 2011
Gary & Bonnie Godin
We are very sorry for the loss of Uncle Stubby. He will be greatly missed. He was a very funny guy and a very nice man. He and his wife Georgie always made us feel very welcome in their home.
Love, Gary, Bonnie & Family
March 10, 2011
georgie carl and I are in fla. we are so sorry to hear about stebby we had a lot of good times and always wonderful memories We are thinking about you and we will pray for you and the family . Peace Carl and Dolores
March 10, 2011
Andrea Rinaldi
I am so sorry to hear this. He was such a nice man and will be greatly missed by many. Take peace in knowing that he was lucky to have such a close and loving family. Love you Barb, I am here for you if you need me.
March 10, 2011
Mary Harkins
May all of your memories comfort you all at this difficult time. Your dad sure could make me laugh, RIP Mr. Stebbins
March 10, 2011
Kaile Warren
We are so sorry to learn of Stebby's passing. Wishing for god's peace. Donna Leith and Kaile Warren
March 10, 2011
Georgianna, and the Stebbins family, please accept our sincere condolences. He was a man we spent way too little time with, but the times we did have with him we will cherish forever. We are most thankful, feel privileged, to have had the opportunity to share a small part of our lives with him; he truly was one of a kind, and he leaves a void that will never be filled.
Dave & Jane Martin
March 10, 2011
tom philbrook
one of the best forman at bath well respected by all his workers .i am sorry for your loss barb
March 10, 2011
Deb Halpin
Pat (and family),
So sorry to learn of your father's passing. While your dad is no longer on this planet, I believe he's in a better, happier place :-) until we all join him.
The memories of him and the times you spent together will keep in alive in your hearts forever.
Love,
Deb
March 10, 2011
dave & barbara Jimino
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
March 10, 2011
Janice Hemingway
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Stebby. He was such a nice man and always made me laugh.
March 10, 2011
Laurie Gonyea
Love to you, Georgie, and the whole Stebbins crew. The club just won't be the same at Sebago without "Stebby." I'll miss the wonderful meals he made, but mostly his comical self. He always made me smile!!! Big hugs!!!
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