Obituary of Robert C Faxon

Robert C. Faxon, PhD (83) of Palermo, ME passed away October4, 2019 at Togus Springs VA Hospice. Robert was born in Ipswich, MA to Leon and Lelia Faxon on April 4, 1936. He married Frances (Nelson) Faxon on November 18, 1995. Robert graduated from Sanborn Seminary, Eastern Nazarene College and Syracuse University. He worked as a Research Chemist at Texas Instruments, Science/Math teacher at N. Attleboro High, MA and Rockland High School, ME. He served 2 years active duty in the Navy and was honorably discharged after 8 years of reserve duty. As a man of great faith, Robert actively attended Palermo Christian Church. He donated many hours of his time in construction projects there. He enjoyed traveling with his wife to visit all 50 states. They wintered 13 years in Bradenton, FL. Robert is preceded in death by his parents; Patricia (Judson) Faxon, wife; Elizabeth (Grady) Faxon, wife. Robert is survived by wife: Frances Faxon, Children: Albert and Sharon L., Lee and Wendy, Douglas and Sharon B. and Vonda Faxon, Grandchildren: Elizabeth and Jon Green and James Faxon, Great-grandchild: Basil Green. Memorial Service to be held October 19, 2019 at 2 pm at Palermo Christian Church, Palermo, ME reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Palermo Christian Church. The family would like to extend their great appreciation to the nursing staff at Togus Springs VA Hospice for their tender, compassionate care in Robert’s passing.