Robert Linwood Chandler Sr., a man of exceptional character and enduring spirit, suddenly and unexpectedly left this world doing what he loved with his family by his side on March 11, 2026. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 26, 1949, to parents Russell and Lois (Hubbard) Chandler, Robert, fondly known as Bob, cultivated a life defined by love, dedication, and commitment to his family and the great outdoors. Bob's journey after graduating from Marshfield High School (MA) in 1967 led him to the University of Maine at Orono, where he pursued his passion for forestry. Bob was a proud member of the Men's Black Bear Basketball Team and enjoyed his fond memory of playing against Julius Erving (Dr. J.). It was here that he met the love of his life, Marjorie (McElwain) Chandler, and they began their beautiful journey together building their lives from the ground up, marrying on September 11, 1971. Bob's career in forestry spanned many years, proudly working as a wood's foreman, forester, land manager, and wood procurement manager with Bill Mannheim, Georgia Pacific, The Timber Company, and Domtar before retiring in 2006. During those years, Bob's personality and get-it-done attitude helped drive his career, but it was the friendships and acquaintances he made along the way that were invaluable to him. His love for the great outdoors included his passion for trapping. Bob trapped for many years before he focused more on his own land management. Meticulous with and proud of his dry firewood, Bob could often be found tending to his wood lots with Bobby, a place where they spent meaningful and countless hours together, and in 2011, he and his family established Chandler's Sugar Shack, a small, family-owned business where they spent many seasons together making maple syrup. Bob adored his wife, Margie, and was rarely seen without her. He appreciated and admired her and made sure to always take care of her. Bob loved her dearly and treasured the fact she was the mother of their sons. They enjoyed hunting, trapping, and traveling together over the years and loved to visit their friends. Bob's every decision he made was with Margie's best interest in mind. Bob was a loving family man with a sentimental heart who never failed to ask his family members how their day was on a daily basis. He had a special way to conversate with familiar and unfamiliar people, be on time for everything, story tell, manage impeccable timing in situations, sell his syrup effortlessly, line up lobsters and cook them perfectly each time, and recount his day sitting on his front porch swing or on his bench at Farrow Lake. Bob always enjoyed a truck ride and journeyed on his same route daily in Topsfield. Family and friends who visited him yearly from Massachusetts were extremely special to him. His face always lit up when he talked about his boys and granddaughters. He took great pleasure in watching Abby and Alex grow, their father, Bart, always fixing things, and spending summer days making memories with them at their cottage in Roque Bluffs. Bob leaves behind a legacy of love and commitment. He is survived by his devoted wife, Marjorie; his two beloved sons whom he was so proud of, Robert Chandler Jr. and his companion Olivia Sanchez, and Bart Chandler and his wife Jaime; his cherished granddaughters, Abigail and Alexys Chandler; his dear big brother Carleton Chandler and wife Barbara; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Elizabeth and Gregory Jamison, and Franklin and Joan McElwain; his special cousin, Thomas Simmons and wife Linda; The Hubbard Family, Severance Family, and several adoring nieces and nephews. Bob is also survived by his sweet grand-dog, Riley, and he visited her with his "treat-mobile" daily. Over the years, Bob made sure he planned ahead for his family to make sure they have what they need. Each of them will carry Bob's memory with them, cherishing the love and lessons he shared throughout his life. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Mays Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 26 Church St., Calais, ME. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.MaysFuneralHome.com. In memory of Bob, we encourage all who knew him to enjoy a lobster, cold beverage, and a water view with loved ones.