Robert A. Stanhope Sr.

RICHFORD - Robert A. Stanhope Sr., age 61, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 30, 2014 as a result of an automobile accident at work in Burlington, VT.

He was born in Hartford, CT on May 27, 1953 to the late George Sr. & Virginia (Bonor) Stanhope.

Robert was a hard-working and loving father grandfather and brother. He spent most of his life working in construction; most recently hes been working for F.W. Whitcomb Construction. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post #12 in Richford. Robert enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing with his son, Dillon and his stories and jokes will be greatly missed by all.

He is survived by his children, Robert Stanhope Jr. and his wife Dawn of Croydon, NH; Chris Stanhope and his wife Karen of Claremont, NH; Neisa Lescarbeau and her husband Paul of North Adams, MA and Dillon Stanhope and his mother, Darlene of Swanton; his grandchildren, Anthony, Felicia, Zach & Derrick Stanhope and Isabel & Nicholas Lescarbeau; his siblings, George Stanhope of Green Cove Springs, FL, David Stanhope of Richford, Donny and his wife Cindy of Richford, Alfred Zinesky and his wife Linda of Berkshire, Tammy Baisley of Enosburg, Penny Minshew, Linda Stanhope and Debby Tolley all of Waycross GA, Virginia Rose Failing of Richford and Jeannette Elwood of Hollywood, GA; his girlfriend, Christina Stone and several nieces & nephews. Besides his parents, Robert was predeceased by his siblings, Shirley Stanhope and Michael Garrow.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 4, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls with pastor Patrick Hoadley officiating. A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home from 12:00 PM until the hour of the service. Interment will follow in St. Georges Cemetery in Bakersfield.