Celebrating the life of
Robert Charles MacQueston, Jr.
October 07, 1943 - December 20, 2011
Savannah, Georgia - Robert Charles MacQueston, Jr., 77, died Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Medford, Massachusetts, son of the late Robert C. and Florence Kerrington MacQueston. He was a graduate of Wiscassett High School in Wiscasset, Maine and the Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, Maine and earned a Bachelor's of Science in Marine Engineering. He was employed with Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine as a contract engineer for 30 years, Sargent & Lundy Engineering Corporation in Chicago, IL and Dallas, TX and traveled worldwide with American Trading and Product Company of New York. Mr. MacQueston was a veteran of the United States Navy Reserves having served for twenty years, retiring in 1976. In 1960, he married Marilyn F. Patten of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. He was a member of Masonic Bodies of Maine, Association of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, the Naperville, IL Sportsman's Club, St. Andrews Scottish Society of IL; Coastal Scottish Society of Savannah, GA; MacDonald Society of US and the St. Francis of the Islands Episcopal Church of Wilmington Island.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, son, Robert C. MacQueston III Shanon; son, Scott S. MacQueston Bobbi Jo all of Savannah; grandchildren, Anthony MacQueston and Elizabeth MacQueston of Manchester, NH; Conner Aiden, Robert IV and Kade Bear MacQueston all of Savannah, GA.
Graveside Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in Bonaventure Cemetery.
Bob's family gives special thanks to Dr. Bala and Dr. Lewis for their special care, the nurses at the Lewis Cancer Pavilion and Hospice Savannah, Inc. for their love and care.
Remembrances: Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer and Research Pavilion, 225 Candler Dr., Savannah, GA 31405 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Marilyn, so sorry about Bob`s passing.Have been very concerned about him as I havent heard from him for awhile. I wish someone had notified me Bob`s cousin Phyllis
- Phyllis Butler, mansfield, MA
Marilyn, Scott, Robert and families, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have fond memories of staying in Medford with Bob and his mom and dad. Although we did not get to visit often, I am glad we kept in touch in later years. Love & Prayers, Jean
- Jean, Woburn, MA
I WAS SADDENED TO HEAR OF MR. MACQUESTION'S PASSING. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO SERVE HIM AT THE WILMINGTON ISLAND POST OFFICE. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOUR FAMILY WITH HIS PERFECT PEACE.
- JOHNETTA CHARLES, SAVANNAH, GA
Marilyn, so sorry about Bob`s passing.Have been very concerned about him as I havent heard from him for awhile. I wish someone had notified me Bob`s cousin Phyllis
- Phyllis Butler, mansfield, MA
Marilyn, Scott, Robert and families, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have fond memories of staying in Medford with Bob and his mom and dad. Although we did not get to visit often, I am glad we kept in touch in later years. Love & Prayers, Jean
- Jean, Woburn, MA
I WAS SADDENED TO HEAR OF MR. MACQUESTION'S PASSING. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO SERVE HIM AT THE WILMINGTON ISLAND POST OFFICE. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOUR FAMILY WITH HIS PERFECT PEACE.
- JOHNETTA CHARLES, SAVANNAH, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
