Obituary of Robert Ernest Moxcey

Robert “Bob” Ernest Moxcey died on October 13, 2017 in his home in Albany Township at the age of 75 after an extended illness. Robert was born on February 12, 1942 at home in East Waterford, Maine, the eldest child of Roy and Eleanor (Adams) Moxcey. He graduated from Paris High School in 1961 and joined the United States Navy. He married Cynthia Diane Bonney on November 12, 1966 in Reno, Nevada. After completing his required years of service in the Navy he tried non-military life for a short time. Soon after, he re-enlisted in the United States Army and made that his career, completing a total of 20 years in service to his country before retiring in 1983. His marriage ended, but Robert and Cynthia remained united in the support of and pride in their children and grandchildren. Robert will be remembered as a quick witted, fun loving, and competitive man. He took great joy in exploring back roads and viewing the natural beauty of Oxford County and beyond. He was an avid fisher and hunter. One of his greatest joys was his years as a private pilot. Robert was predeceased by his mother, father, and brother Michael Ivery. He is survived by his daughters, Marsha Snyder and husband Tim of Saco, ME and Diana Moxcey and partner Neil Bensen of Halifax, VA; his grandchildren Casey Sheehan and husband Robert Carlson, Hannah Sheehan, Evan Moxcey, McKayla Moxcey, and Taylor Bensen; and his siblings Francis Moxcey, Sharon Hale, Merry Geisler and husband Jerry, Patrick Ivery and wife Claire, Linda Hill, Carol Hart and partner JR Goulding, and Keith Moxcey and wife Michelle. A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, October 26th, 11am, at American Legion Post 82 in Norway with a luncheon to follow. The family would like to thank Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice for their months of dedicated care and ask that, in lieu of flowers, gifts in Robert’s memory be sent to support their work at www.ahch.org.