MCHATTEN, Robert E., 96, Castle Hill, in Mars Hill, December 15, 2010. Arrangements in care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.
CASTLE HILL – Robert E. McHatten passed away at a skilled unit rehab facility in Mars Hill on December 15, 2010, at the age of 96. He was born in Castle Hill on November 21, 1914, the fourth son of Herbert and Asenath(Littlefield) McHatten.
Robert farmed most of his life from the age of 13 until his death. Although no longer able to take an active part the last couple of years, but still took pride in having a small crop in the field, always having a love of the land. Robert worked many years for H & M McHatten, Valsing Sugar Beet plant, Loring AFB, State of Maine and retiring from McCain’s at the age of 69.
He was a founding member of the Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society, and a fourth degree Knight of Columbus #2524 in Presque Isle, receiving an honorary lifetime membership. Robert was a communicant of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Presque Isle since 1958, when he became a catholic. In 2006, he was awarded the Boston Post Cane as the oldest citizen in Castle Hill, of which he was very proud.
Robert was predeceased by his wife of 64 years and the love of his life, Anne (Morrow); brothers, Herman, Stanley, Elmer and Rowell; and sisters, Eliza and Margaret.
He is survived by his daughters, Anita (Beaulieu) of Chapman and husband, Franklin (Guy), Deanna and Sheena McHatten both of Castle Hill; granddaughters, Sharlet Beaulieu Bishop and husband, Rick of Caribou, and Sherri Beaulieu Guerrette and husband, Bruce of Mapleton; four great-grandchildren, Natasha and Adam Bishop, and Chandler and Griffin Guerrette; his only surviving sibling, Maude McHatten Allodi of Sarasota, Florida; a sister-in-law, Gertha McHatten of Castle Hill; and a brother-in-law, Al Salvatore of Southington, CT; several very special nieces and nephews, Vella Condon, Joan Lee Phillips, Richard Watt, and Sandie and Rocky McHatten. Many others who called him Uncle Bob are too numerous to mention.
Relatives and friends called at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church Street, Presque Isle, Sunday, December 19, from 3 to 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, December 20, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Parish of the Precious Blood in Presque Isle, with Rev. Jean Paul LaBrie celebrant. Interment was in the Castle Hill Cemetery. A reception followed at the K of C Hall. Donations in his memory, may be sent to the Castle Hill Grange Hall Preservation Society, c/o Sheena McHatten, 1931 State Road, Castle Hill, ME 04757. Online condolences can be made at www.duncan-graves.com
