GLENS FALLS – Robert M. Witherell, 51, of East Boylston Street, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at his home.
Born on February 8, 1962, he was the son of Patricia St. Clair and the late Robert Witherell.
Robert was a 1981 graduate of South Glens Falls High School.
On September 24, 1988, he married Dawn Miner in South Glens Falls.
Robert worked for many years for Wheels, later known as Advance Auto in Hudson Falls. He loved watching baseball and was a huge NY Yankee Fan. He was a history buff and enjoyed trains. Most of all he was a family man, who enjoyed spending time with his children and family. For the past few years, he enjoyed many adventures cruising around town in his wheelchair.
In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his grandparents, Eleanor Gaulin and Raymond Gaulin and his sister, Laura Kapsa.
Robert is survived by his wife of 24 years, Dawn Witherell of Glens Falls; his children, Meagan Witherell of Glens Falls and Bobby Witherell of Glens Falls; his mother Patricia St. Clair and her husband, Philip of Florida; his brother and sisters, Mary Witherell-Jones of Greenwich, Melissa Leombruno of Gansevoort, Julie Lefebvre and her husband, Paul of Maine and Daniel Kapsa and his wife, Christine of Gansevoort; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and uncles.
Friends may call from 10 to 1 p.m. on Saturday, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Funeral services will follow at 1 pm at the funeral home, with the Reverend Thomas Babiuch, officiating.
The Rite of committal will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.
In lieu of flowers , Robert’s family suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 959 State Route 9, Mount Royal Plaza, Queensbury, NY 12804.
Bob was my neighbor and became my friend. The more time I spent with Bob I liked him more. We had many conversations about life and its consequences. Those conversations gave me a new outlook of life. His humor, wit and attitude will always be special to me. He helped me appreciate life as I never imagined. I cannot thank him enough. He taught me much. More than anyone will ever know. I will miss him greatly. His family should know that I will always be there for them. Chuck Higgins
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of grieving. May God bring you comfort and peace in this sad season of your lives. We are sorry for your loss.
2 Corinthians 13:11 ….be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
Bob was like a father to me during our days at Wheels and I was so saddened to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with his family during this time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Bob was always an energy to be with. We worked the same job at Wheels and although many miles apart, we always shared our stories like lost brothers who oly got to meet once or twice a year at meetings and outings. I became a nieghbor of his a few years ago and always loved seeing him out and about or when he would stop over for a short “two hour” conversation. We had much in common this past year. I will ALWAYS remember the friend I had in Bob and the smiles he put on my face weather he was trying too or not! Rest in peace my freind, you made a difference!
i had the opportunity to work for bob @ wheels discount when it was in queensbury. you could not have asked for a better boss,co worker or friend than bob. bob always told us…. always make the customer happy & and make sure they leave with a smile. over the past couple of yrs. i would see bob across the street from where i was living, or saw him out riding around…. you know he always had that same smile our customers had when they walk out of wheels. Bob you were a great boss, and a good friend. You will be missed !