Robert E. Gurney

CLINTON – Robert E. Gurney, 90 of Clinton, Maine, passed away on May 27, 2022, after a battle with cancer. He died at the VA hospice care in Togus, Maine. Bob was born on March 28, 1932, as the son of John J. Gurney and Flora C. Gurney of Fairfield, Maine. He had two sisters and nine brothers. He attended school in the Fairfield school system.With the outbreak of the Korean War, Bob joined the army and went to Korea in 1950 to 1953 to fight for our country. Following his discharge from the military service, he went to work at Scott Paper. He married Marline Parker on December 20, 1957. They had two children, Robert (Skip)Gurney and Mary Bowman. He was a loving husband and father who thoroughly enjoyed his family, friends, and the farm. His first love was always his family.Playing horseshoes, card games and croquet with his grandchildren was always a favorite time for Bob. He enjoyed gardening and puttering around the farm as his daily routine. He had a long career at Scott Paper before retiring at the age of 55, and had a long, wonderful retirement of more than 35 years.He had numerous friends in the area, he most enjoyed the company of his brothers and their wives and their regular visits to the farm. Bob will be remembered as a quiet man who always was willing to help anyone in need.He will be remembered by his family as a loving father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marline, two children Robert (Jane) Gurney and Mary (Donnie)Bowman, four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Bob has numerous nieces and nephews. He preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, and sisters. We want to say a special Thank you to all the Nurses and Doctors that took great care of him while he was in hospice. We love you Dad, may you Rest in Peace.Funeral service will be private for immediate Arrangements are in the care of the Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church Street Augusta. Friends may share memories, condolences, and photos with the family on the obituary page at http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army36 Eastern Ave.Augusta, Maine 04330.