Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home

OWLS HEAD - Robert Wayne Springer Salo, 59, died unexpectedly at his home, Monday, April 20, 2015, after a period of declining health.
Born at Rockland, June 2, 1955, he was the son of Eugene C. and Arline M. Jenkins Springer. After his mothers death when Robert was 2 ½ years old, he was adopted by his aunt and uncle, Arvo and Nettie Salo.
His school years began in South Thomaston and Owls Head until moving in 1963 with his parents to Florida. He attended schools in Ft. Lauderdale and Plantation, Florida and after returning to Rockport with his parents, graduated from Camden - Rockport High School in 1973.
That fall, Robert entered the United States Air Force and he later served in the U. S. Navy.
Periodically, Robert worked with his father in the building trade, until moving to Connecticut.
More recently, he was pleased to earn certification as a Hospice Care Attendant.
An accomplished fine woodworker, Robert enjoyed making beautiful montage pictures and furniture. He found great pleasure presenting many of these pieces to friends, family and his church.
Robert enjoyed a close friendship with fellow church member Freda Plumley, of Augusta.
Robert was a member of the Augusta Church of Christ, where he was active in the missions program, particularly helping that churches outreach to Ethiopia.
Besides his parents, Arvo and Nettie Salo of Owls Head, Robert is survived by his birth father, Eugene C. Springer of Buxton; his brother, Eugene C. Wood of California; many aunts, uncles and extended family.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Seaview Cemetery, Russell Avenue, Rockport. Phil Stratton, Minister of the Augusta Church of Christ will officiate. A reception will follow at the Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home Reception Center, 104 Limerock, Rockland.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, Inc., 51 U.S. Route One, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074 or American Diabetes Association, New England Chapter, 10 Speen Street, 2nd Floor, Framingham, MA 01701.
To share a memory or condolence with Roberts’ family, please visit his Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.

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