CARMEL - Robert Joseph Guerette, 68, died November 5, 2012 at a Bangor hospital.

He was born January 26, 1944 in Stockholm, a son of Sidney Skidgel and Regina Guerette.

He had a strong work ethic and loved to work in the woods with his draft horses. He enjoyed doing things the old fashioned way. Although he was raised Catholic, Robert faithfully attended the Kenduskeag Union Church where his wife pastored.

He had worked with a number of contractors and was a custodian at the Bangor YMCA and at several area churches. He was always willing to help his friends and neighbors.

He is survived by his mother, Regina Doucette of Stockholm; his wife, the Rev. Ruth Guerette of Carmel; 2 sons, Brian and wife Laurie of Bangor and Jason and companion Danielle Brayall of Levant; 2 brothers, Wilbur and wife Tammy Doucette of New Sweden and Sidney Skidgel, Jr. of Detroit; 5 sisters, Diane and husband Howard Button of Caribou, Viola and husband Keith Dickinson of Stockholm, Diana Stewart of Plymouth, Millie Skidgel and companion David Love of Florida, and Carol Small of Etna; a sister in law, Judy Guerette of Stockholm; 7 grandchildren, including a grandson Robert and Ruth were raising, Brian Guerette, Jr.

He was predeceased by his father, Sidney Skidgel, Sr., his first wife Evelyn Guerette and a son Paul; as well as 2 brothers, Sgt. Donald Skidgel and Ervin Guerette.

A memorial service will be held 1 P.MN. Saturday, November 24th at the Kenduskeag Union Church.

Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport.

Memorial donations may be made to the Kenduskeag Union Church, P. O. Box 271, Kenduskeag, ME 04450.