Robert Foreman

RUMFORD Robert L. Foreman, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 17th in Portland, Maine. He was born in April 1945 in Brunswick, Maine to Irene and Lev Foreman, and later raised by Irene and her husband Charles Newel.

Robert graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford, Maine. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany, and later started his life-long career as a machinist for General Electric in Bangor, Maine. Robert and his ex-wife Cindy settled in Dover-Foxcroft, where they raised their three daughters and Robert maintained life-long friendships from the area.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, James Conti, Michael Foreman, and Charlie Newell.

Robert is survived by his three daughters, Rebecca Janjic and her husband Aleks of Portland; Kelly Smith, her husband Michael, and two grandchildren Jackson and Natalie of Gorham; Wendy Foreman of Gorham; sister Debra Hamel and her husband Dennis of Bath; and brother Larry Newell of North Conway, NH.

Robert was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and brother-in-law to the extended Gallant family. To those who knew him, he was often referred to as Bob, Bobby, Uncle Bob, and Papa as his grandchildren fondly called him. Robert had such a positive outlook on life and wanted for very little – just to spend time with those he loved. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Funeral services will take place at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius & St. John Catholic Church located at 126 Maine Avenue in Rumford, Maine at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 26th. Family and friends are welcome to attend a gathering at Thibault Remembrance Center following the church and gravesite services. In lieu of flowers, Robert’s family asks you to consider donating to The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital (https://www.mainehealth.org/Barbara-Bush-Childrens-Hospital/Fundraising-Donations/Ways-to-Give)

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Thibault Remembrance Center 250 Penobscot St. Rumford. Please visit www.sgthibaultfuneralhome.com to leave heartfelt condolences to Robert’s family and friends.