Bob entered into eternal rest on Thursday evening, August 11, 2016 at the Sussman House in Rockport, ME. He was 87 years of age. Born and raised in Everett, he was the son of the late Frank E. and Ruth H. (Moss) Maltais. Bob called Everett his home until he retired and moved to South Thomaston, ME, his home for more than 20 years. As a young man, Bob served in the U.S. Navy as an aviation boatswain's mate, airman during WWII. He was honorably discharged on November 1, 1953. Thereafter, he worked for the Boston and Maine Railroad for 44 years as a machinist. Bob was an avid collector of railroad memorabilia, and loved tinkering with engines. He could not pass up a yard sale, and always had on hand any part or tool you needed to fix something around the house. Bob will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Robert was predeceased by his wife, Ruth E. (Pearce) in 2005. He is the devoted father of Frank E. Maltais and his wife Linda of Everett, Janice Rosnov and her husband Alan of Waldoboro, ME and the late Robert A. Maltais, Jr. Brother of the late William E. Maltais. Beloved grandfather of Daniel Maltais and his wife Kendra, Stephen, Jonathan, David Maltais, Erin Scoppa and her husband Chris, and Brian MacLeod. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted in the Carafa Family Funeral Home 389 Washington Ave. Chelsea on Wed. Aug. 17 at 12 Noon. An hour of visitation will precede the service from 11:00 - Noon. Relatives and friends kindly invited to attend. Interment to follow the service at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. In lieu of flowers donations in Bob's memory can be made to the Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County P.O. Box 1294 Rockland, ME 04841.