Suitter, Robert J., 79, June 23, 2013. Interment held in the Evergreen Cemetery.
HOULTON – Robert “Bob” Suitter, 79, died peacefully at his home June 23, 2013, surrounded by his family and friends following a long battle with cancer. Bob was born March 2, 1934 at Houlton, the son of Bert and Hazel Suitter. He owned and operated Suitter’s Sales and Service from 1963 to 2013. Bob provided the Houlton area with wrecker service for many years, working all hours of the day and night along with many birthdays and holidays. He loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren. His pastime was the Bruins and Red Sox, being a fan through the good times and the bad.
He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Bonnie (Farrar) Suitter of Houlton; his children, Cathy Sewell, David Suitter, Vicki Shoum and husband, John, Kevin Duff and wife, Lisa, Brian Suitter and wife, Sarah, Kim Hall and husband, Perry, and Karen Dawson and friend, Kenneth Gardner; twelve siblings, Ronald, Joanne, Sonnie, Marvin, Glenn, Ray, Jeannette, Darrell, Connie, Ervin, Norma, and Larry; seventeen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Kenny and Eddie; and sisters, Althea, Maxine and Donna.
Friends called Tuesday at the Houlton Wesleyan Church from 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may make gifts in Bob’s memory to his memorial fund to benefit area cancer patients, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, ME 04730. Online condolences and guest book at: dunnfuneral.com.
