NEW SHARON – Robert Avery McCully, 87, of New Sharon, passed away on January 16, 2019 at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington.
He was born on October 13, 1931, in Farmington, the son of Clyde and Nathalie (Avery) McCully. Robert served his country in the U.S. Army from June of 1952 to June of 1955, during the Korean Conflict, and was stationed in Germany. For 16 years, he worked at Farmington Laundry and Dry Cleaning; and for 26 years, first as a custodian and later in maintenance at the University of Maine at Farmington. Robert was past commander of the VFW in Farmington. He volunteered his time working with the youth, coaching farm team baseball in New Sharon and little league football in Farmington and New Sharon. Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing horseshoes and bowling.
Robert is survived by; his sons, Robert E. McCully of New Sharon, David A. McCully of Farmington; daughters, Deborah A. Webster of New Sharon, Rhonda E. Fisher of Rincon, Georgia, Carolyn A. Powaga of New Sharon; grandchildren, Chris, Eric, Brandon, Heather, Carrissa, Devon, Brittany, and Morgan; great grandchildren, Esamae and Avery; nephew, Robert Hill, and niece, Shirley Hill. He was predeceased by his sister, Betty Hill.
A Celebration of Life and interment with military honors at the Village Cemetery in New Sharon will be held later in the spring of 2019. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.
I’m sorry for your loss,Dave and Cindy. You will have memories to give you comfort. Sincerely, Merrill.(formerly of Farmington Ford.
I’m very sorry to learn of Bob’s passing. For three years at UMF we were the team that kept Scott Hall clean and in order. He handled the south wing, I the north, and we both attended to the middle section. He was always good natured and easy to work with. He told good stories and we worked well together. I would see him once in a while at SRFS New Sharon. He had a nice family and I’ll miss him.
My condolences to the McCully family . No matter how he was feeling he would smile and say ” hi , and how are you ” . Hold those memories close to your hearts. Rest in Peace Bob !!
Bobby, I am so sorry. I knew him for many years. He was a kind, gentle man. We will miss him.
Bob was much more than our custodian in Scott South in the 70s. He was a good friend who listened to our stories and gave us a little guidance if necessary. After graduation I would see him occasionally in Farmington and he’d always ask how the other girls were. As recently as last summer he recalled their names and we both marveled at all the time that had passed. Bob was a kind and caring man who will be missed by many.