Robert “Bob” H. Mawhinney, 83, died at his home on Friday, September 9, 2022, surrounded by his family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Boston, Mass., on August 23, 1939, the son of Harry and Marcella Towne Mawhinney.

Bob is a United States Navy veteran and proudly served on the USS Skipjack, (SSN-585), the lead ship of her class of nuclear-powered attack submarines. He
retired from a successful 30-year career at New England Telephone in the mid 90s. He and his wife moved to Bridgton to live out their retirement years. During his retirement years, he stayed active with many different jobs including: Bridgton Appeals Board Committee member, Bridgton Water Department, Frye Island ferry operator, bail clerk, ski lift operator at Shawnee Peak and a proud member of the Bridgton Fire Department (Station 4) for nearly 20 years.

He also organized an astronomy club and ran a successful concert fundraiser at Pleasant Mountain. Bob was a devout Protestant and member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. A proud member of the American Legion, Freemasons and past member of the Rotary Club, Bob was well-known around town and loved his daily stops for good conversation. He was always willing to help anyone, anywhere and anytime.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary Mawhinney; son John Mawhinney and wife Susan as well as their five children, Isabella, Nina, James, Henry and Olivia; son Eric Mawhinney and wife Patty as well as their three children, Donovan, Jade and Jasmine; brother-in-law Bill Griffin and wife Janice; sister-in-law Jane Hamilton and husband Robert; sister-in-law Kathy McDonough and her late husband Francis; sister-in-law Pat Berry and husband Jack; sister-in- law Terri Scardino and husband Phillip; half-brother Terry Martin; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Bob will be buried at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton. Online condolences may be shared with his family www.chandlerfunerals.com