Obituary of Robert Edward Raven

UNITY – Robert "Bobby" Edward Raven passed away on December 31, 2018 at Glenridge Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care Center in Augusta. ME. He was born June 29, 1937 to Lawrence and Lillian (Stevens) Raven in Knox, Maine. As his mom died when he was 1 year old, he was raised by Lawrence "Bug" and Beatrice "Bea" Raven. Bobby graduated from Freedom Academy. He worked in several jobs over the years, from Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut to their own chicken farm in Burnham, then Ethan Allen, Keyes Fiber, and Pride Manufacturing, where he retired in 2004. His hobbies included camping with family and friends, always making new ones along the way, playing horseshoes, beanbag toss, fishing, especially ice fishing, but most of all he loved to give a hand to anyone who needed it. He was affectionately called “Bob, the Builder” while at Glenridge the last 2 years. Bob was predeceased by his loving wife, Sandrea (Siebert) Raven, by his parents, his sister Janice Gardner, and granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Mitchell. He is survived by Patricia R. Smith and boyfriend Thomas Armsworthy; Michael L. Raven and fiance Nancy Morrell, and son, Timothy W. Raven, all of Unity; grandchildren Karen Mitchell and Silas Reynolds, Robert Mitchell, Matthew Raven and wife, Tracey, Zachary Raven and fiance Chelsea, Jordan Raven, Jared Raven and fiancé Brianna; great grandchildren, Silas & Lydia Reynolds, Mason, Owen & Evan Raven; brothers Melvin"Mickey" & wife Carol, Arnold "Chet", Algene "Ike," and Roger and wife Joan; sisters Barbara Raven and Myrna Raven; brother in law, Joel Gardner and sister & brother in law Sheila and Christopher Chiarizio; brother & sister in law, Dennis and Maria Seibert; many cherished nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call from 10-11 am Monday January 14, 2019 at Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave. Belfast where services will follow at 11 a.m. then gathering at Mike’s home at 878 Waning Road in Unity where all are welcome. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.ripostafh.com.