Geneseo: June 14, 2016 at age 90 years. Predeceased by his wife Kathryn McCallion Maxwell and siblings, Leo Maxwell and Rita Altonberg. Survived by children; John (Nancy) Maxwell, Don (Sylvia) Maxwell, and Ron (Valerie) Maxwell; siblings, Shirley Carney, Kate (Paul) Snyder, Theresa (Richard) Nenno, Dorothy Harness, William Maxwell, Veronica “Cookie” Eisenhart, and sister-in-law Lorraine Maxwell; grandchildren, Diana Maxwell, Andrea (Jason) Ross, Carlton Maxwell, Charles “CJ” (Abby) Maxwell, Kevin Maxwell, and great-grandchildren, Molly and Allison Maxwell. Also several niece & nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Bob was born on July 21, 1925 to Leo and Irene Broderick Maxwell. He grew up in Avon, NY where his parents owned a dry cleaner and tailor business. He was the oldest of the nine Maxwell children thus there was never a loss of excitement in the family household. In 1943, he began working on the McCallion farm and met the love of his life, Kay. Kay and Bob married on July 19, 1952 and eventually moved to the farm where he lived until just recently. He was employed by Avon Farm Equipment but eventually was hired as a parts expediter at Syracuse Supply in Henrietta, NY from which he retired in 1988. After retirement, he and Kay enjoyed numerous trips throughout the US and Canada with the Avon XYZ club to such places as Alaska, Las Vegas, and Branson. When not traveling he helped his sons on the farm mowing lawn, raking hay, and plowing fields. He also raised five energetic border collies to work on the farm and loved feeding his cats. In 2004, when Kay was diagnosed with cancer, he took up the chore of cooking, cleaning and caring for her until her death in August 2005. He has missed her dearly but has now joined her in heaven with his beloved pets.
A private family graveside service will take place at Temple Hill Cemetery, Geneseo, NY at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
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We are so sorry for your loss. I (Judy) will always remember is beautiful smile when he would see me at church. Love and Light.
My deepest sympathy to all the family.
Peace to all of you, your father was a wonderful man.
Dear John and Ron,
My thoughts and prayers are with you! Best wishes.
Dear Maxwell family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy and family, what a long and wonderful life he had. His wedding anniversary is my birthday. I will remember him and his wife as sharing that date with me. I know he will be greatly missed.
Dear Maxwell Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, we are so very sorry for your loss.
Dear Maxwell Family,
My condolences to your family. May you thrive on the comfort of family and friends. God bless and keep you all.
Dear John and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. May the Lord bless you and yours with the peace and comfort that goes beyond understanding.
Blessings,
Laurie