Robert Samuel “Bobby” Morton III died July 25, 2014 after a brief illness at Maine Medical Center with his family by his side.

He was born the son of Ernest and Sophia Morton on May 17, 1943 in Boothbay Harbor.

Robert was a carpenter and painter most of life. When he retired he joined his son as a stern man on his boat. He loved being on the lobster boat with his son and the time they shared together. When he relaxed, he enjoyed fishing, camping and was an avid NASCAR enthusiast.

He was a member of the Arcana Lodge #102, in Thomaston. His proud accomplishment was as Grand Chancellor of the State of Maine in the Knights of Pythias from 2011 through 2012. He shared this honor with his wife, Anna, and they spent that year traveling to many places, raising money for The Ronald McDonald Houses in Portland and Bangor. Robert was loved by his family and a good friend to many. He will be remembered and missed by all.

Robert is leaves his wife of 47 years, Anna (Brewer) Morton; his son, Robert Wallace Morton Sr. and his wife Kim of East Boothbay; two grandsons, Robert Morton Jr. and his wife Amy of Orrington, and Connor Morton of Boothbay; three sisters, Dottie Kirouac of Connecticut, Ernestine Townsend of Hollis and Mary Smale of Friendship; and two brothers, Ernest Morton of East Boothbay and Ricky Morton of Bath. He is also leaves many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by a very special person in his life, Wallace “Herk” Brewer.

There will be a time of gathering and remembrance, with a special ceremony by the Knights of Pythias, on Friday, August 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hall's of Boothbay, 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay.

A permanent Book of Memories has been established in honor of Robert Morton at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to the staff of Hall’s of Boothbay.