Sebago-Robert M. Adams, 83, of Orchard Rd. passed away after a lengthy illness Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the Hospice House in Auburn.

He was born in Oakland Maine on May 7, 1930 the son of Joseph and ilda Adams.

Bob proudly served his country in the United States Navy and United States Coast Guard, during the Korean and Vietnam wars, retiring from military service in 1968. He later worked for General Electric as a Technical Publications Manager, retiring in 1989.

Bob was a member of Delta Lodge in Lovell where he was past master, Kora Shrine Highlanders Bagpipe band where he served as Pipe Sergeant, Sebago Historical Society and past selectman in Sebago. One of his great accomplishments was running the Boston Marathon 3 times.

He enjoyed taking care of his apple orchard, painting and woodworking. He loved golf and playing the “pipes” in the Highlander Bagpipe Band.

Bob was predeceased by his parents, he is survived by his wife of 31 years Cynthia Adams of Sebago, daughter Candy-Jeanne Burke and her husband Dana of Massachusetts, son Scott Adams of Arizona, Step son Scott Livermore of New Hampshire, step daughters Lori Brunell and husband Joseph of Massachusetts, Beth Jenkins and husband Berton of New Hampshire, 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

A service will take place on Thursday, May 16th at 1pm at the Sebago Community Church Route 107 in Sebago, burial will follow in the Sebago Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hospice House Stetson 236 Rd. Auburn Maine 04210.