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Robert P. Preo

Date of Death: July 12, 2018

Date of Birth: July 1, 1945

Biography:

Robert P. Preo—Auburn--Robert P. Preo died July 12, 2018. He was born on July 1, 1945 in Auburn. His parents were Ralph Preo and Ruby Kinlin. Bob married his childhood sweetheart Carol LaChance on March 21, 1964. Bob and Carol had four children: Lisa, Lauri, Rob and Karen. In 1962 Bob joined the U.S. Marine Corp then in 1964 switched to the U.S. Navy, then in 1969 he joined the Navy Reserves to complete his 20 year career. Bob also worked at BIW after completing Machine Technology at CMTC; he completed his associate degree in Business Management. Bob was an avid collector of music and an excellent historian. Bob loved working outside planting trees and flowers. Bob's greatest love was his grandchildren; Katelyn Belanger, Kayelin Ordonez, Amber Landry, Paula Caron, Jack Caron, John Kyle, Avery Preo, Betty Child, Bianica Dawkins and Eli Cardona, great grandchildren Kelby Grant, Jadien Ordonez, Willow Caron and Aleiya Ordonez, 3 nephews, Ron and David Preo and Donald Gayton, 2 nieces, Donna Basitien and Doris Cormier, sisters-in-law Nancy and James Witherell, Tina and Richard Boulet, Dennis and Alicia LaChance. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers, David Preo, Donald Gayton, Roland and Ralph Preo, sister Beverly Mann and Aunt Florence Nichols who had a main role in raising Bob and his grandmother Carrie Mann. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 21 at 11 a.m. At St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 496 Lisbon Street, Lisbon Falls.