Robert was born in Bow, New Hampshire. He served our nation in the US Marine Corps. He was a member of American Legion Post 17 New Smyrna beach, VFW Post 1631 Concord, NH, Blazing Star Lodge AF&AM Concord, NH, Past Exalted Ruler and Past District Deputy of BPOElks in New Hampshire. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 50 years Alice, children Richard and Susan Ordway, David Ordway, Linda and Michael Mercer, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.