Orlando, Florida – Robert Elmer Marsh, 74, died early Wednesday morning at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, FL. He was born August 5, 1943 in Hanover, NH the son of Lawrence "Sam" and Rowena (Follensbee) Marsh. He grew up in Lebanon, NH and entered the US Army in 1961. He served for four years and then returned to the upper valley. On July 5, 1964 he married Evelyn F. Hughes and they made their home in Hartford, VT. Robert worked as a Cook and a baker later he worked in auto mechanics the remainder of his working career mostly repairing Automatic transmissions even though his skill was in all areas of auto repair. He owned and operated his own business for several years and also Collaborated with Clyde Farewell and Daniel G Hughes Jr of Hartford Vt in late 1970's and they ran Neat (New England Automotive Transmissions) he also worked for several garages in the area. Following his divorce from Evelyn in 1982 he moved to Orlando, FL and continued in the auto repair trade. A good portion of his time was spent at AMMCO Transmission and working for several other shops in the Orlando area. In 2006 he married Gaylene Almany.
Robert was a member of the Hartford Elks Lodge in Hartford, VT and the American Legion in White River Jct., VT. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and absolutely loved old cars, especially hot rods.
He is predeceased by a daughter Brandi-lyn Lisa Marsh Lawrence who died in 1997, His Mother Rowena Tucker , Father Lawrence "Sam" Marsh
He is survived by his son, Robert B. Marsh and his wife, Kari of Hartland, VT, Grandchildren Anthony & Nicholas Felix, Morgan Lawrence, Taalyr Marsh , A sister, Bonnie Wright of Cavendish, VT, his very close friends and sister and bother-in-laws in the Hughes Family , as well as many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Robert's life will be held at a later date in the Spring.
Memorial contributions may be made to David's House in Lebanon NH or the American Cancer Society of choice.
Condolences to his family may be made at an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com