AMIRAULT, Commander Robert Cyrus 87, a resident of South Thomaston, Maine since 1972 died Tuesday September 27, 2011 at the Owls Head Homestead in Owls Head, Maine. A graveside service with Naval Military Honors will be held 1 p.m. Friday October 21, 2011 at the Winthrop Cemetery, 100 Kennedy Dr, Winthrop, MA. A gathering in Maine to celebrate Bob's life will be held at a later date in 2012. Should friends desire, contributions in Bob's memory may be made to Owls Head Transportation Museum, P.O. Box 277, Owls Head, ME 04854. Please note "In memory of Robert Amirault" on all donations.
Published in The Boston Globe on October 2, 2011
Commander Robert Cyrus Amirault, 87, a resident of South Thomaston, Maine since 1972 died Tuesday September 27, 2011 at the Owls Head Homestead in Owls Head, Maine. He was born in East Boston, MA. On October 3, 1923 to Cyrus and Gertrude Marie (Surette) Amirault. His parents were originally from Amirault’s Hill and Surette’s Island, respectively, in Nova Scotia, Canada.
In August of 1941, at the age of seventeen, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at Boston as a seaman apprentice, became a radioman and then volunteered to enter the Aviation Cadet Program. Upon completion of flight training in June of 1944 at the age of 20, he received a commission as Ensign, USNR.
He served aboard various aircraft carriers in his career. Among them were the USS Santee in WWII and the USS Leyte during the Korean Conflict. He also flew with the Navy Hurricane Hunter Squadron from 1959 through 1961 and retired from the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Commander on June 30, 1964 from NAS Patuxent River, Maryland.
For a period of about five years after retirement from the Navy, he worked as an engineer for the Boston Harbor Pilots Association aboard the Pilot Boat Roseway, which was the only one of six original Grand Banks Schooners-designed for racing. The Roseway spent summers in Boston as a day sailer and winters in St. Croix, USVI, serving island students.
Following retirement to Maine, he became deeply involved in the study of his family genealogy and traced his roots back to the 1100’s in the Tours area of France. He donated all of his research including many related family names, to the Mormon Church genealogy website.
As a child Bob built and flew model aircraft. His love for aviation, the sea and woodworking, remained with him all of his life. While on board the Roseway, he began carving miniature seagulls of maple and mounted them on walnut bases. Over the years he carved more than 1000 gulls, most of which he gave away as gifts and/or tokens of appreciation. These gulls may be found in homes from Sweden to Hawaii. Many other examples of his woodworking skills are in the homes of friends and family members. He was published in Architectural Digest for his creative idea concerning-the digestion of architecture…
He appreciated many forms of music and had an extensive collection. Photography was also a major enjoyment for him and at one point he captured an exceptional photograph of the Hale-Bopp comet. The photograph captured the comet and a shooting star at the same time.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Phyllis Boudreau Amirault, daughter of Francois Remi Boudreau and Flora Gladys Stoba, died in 1968; and by his daughter, Leslie (Amirault) Cieri in 2011.
He is survived by his brother, Charles Amirault of East Boston, MA
Son-in-law: Robert Cieri of Underhill, VT
Many nieces and nephews
A graveside service with Naval Military Honors will be held 1 p.m. Friday October 21, 2011 at the Winthrop Cemetery, Winthrop, MA. Follow Cross Street, turn right onto Oceanview Street, then left into the cemetery, follow the cemetery road and the gravesite will be on the right. A gathering to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at a later date in 2012. Should friends desire, contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to Owls Head Transportation Museum, P.O. Box 277, Owls Head, ME 04854. Please note “In memory of Robert Amirault” on all donations.
Published in The Boston Globe on October 2, 2011
Commander Robert Cyrus Amirault, 87, a resident of South Thomaston, Maine since 1972 died Tuesday September 27, 2011 at the Owls Head Homestead in Owls Head, Maine. He was born in East Boston, MA. On October 3, 1923 to Cyrus and Gertrude Marie (Surette) Amirault. His parents were originally from Amirault’s Hill and Surette’s Island, respectively, in Nova Scotia, Canada.
In August of 1941, at the age of seventeen, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at Boston as a seaman apprentice, became a radioman and then volunteered to enter the Aviation Cadet Program. Upon completion of flight training in June of 1944 at the age of 20, he received a commission as Ensign, USNR.
He served aboard various aircraft carriers in his career. Among them were the USS Santee in WWII and the USS Leyte during the Korean Conflict. He also flew with the Navy Hurricane Hunter Squadron from 1959 through 1961 and retired from the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Commander on June 30, 1964 from NAS Patuxent River, Maryland.
For a period of about five years after retirement from the Navy, he worked as an engineer for the Boston Harbor Pilots Association aboard the Pilot Boat Roseway, which was the only one of six original Grand Banks Schooners-designed for racing. The Roseway spent summers in Boston as a day sailer and winters in St. Croix, USVI, serving island students.
Following retirement to Maine, he became deeply involved in the study of his family genealogy and traced his roots back to the 1100’s in the Tours area of France. He donated all of his research including many related family names, to the Mormon Church genealogy website.
As a child Bob built and flew model aircraft. His love for aviation, the sea and woodworking, remained with him all of his life. While on board the Roseway, he began carving miniature seagulls of maple and mounted them on walnut bases. Over the years he carved more than 1000 gulls, most of which he gave away as gifts and/or tokens of appreciation. These gulls may be found in homes from Sweden to Hawaii. Many other examples of his woodworking skills are in the homes of friends and family members. He was published in Architectural Digest for his creative idea concerning-the digestion of architecture…
He appreciated many forms of music and had an extensive collection. Photography was also a major enjoyment for him and at one point he captured an exceptional photograph of the Hale-Bopp comet. The photograph captured the comet and a shooting star at the same time.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Phyllis Boudreau Amirault, daughter of Francois Remi Boudreau and Flora Gladys Stoba, died in 1968; and by his daughter, Leslie (Amirault) Cieri in 2011.
He is survived by his brother, Charles Amirault of East Boston, MA
Son-in-law: Robert Cieri of Underhill, VT
Many nieces and nephews
A graveside service with Naval Military Honors will be held 1 p.m. Friday October 21, 2011 at the Winthrop Cemetery, Winthrop, MA. Follow Cross Street, turn right onto Oceanview Street, then left into the cemetery, follow the cemetery road and the gravesite will be on the right. A gathering to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at a later date in 2012. Should friends desire, contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to Owls Head Transportation Museum, P.O. Box 277, Owls Head, ME 04854. Please note “In memory of Robert Amirault” on all donations.
AMIRAULT, Commander Robert Cyrus 87, a resident of South Thomaston, Maine since 1972 died Tuesday September 27, 2011 at the Owls Head Homestead in Owls Head, Maine. A graveside service with Naval Military Honors will be held 1 p.m. Friday October 21, 2011 at the Winthrop Cemetery, 100 Kennedy Dr, Winthrop, MA. A gathering in Maine to celebrate Bob's life will be held at a later date in 2012. Should friends desire, contributions in Bob's memory may be made to Owls Head Transportation Museum, P.O. Box 277, Owls Head, ME 04854. Please note "In memory of Robert Amirault" on all donations.
Published in The Boston Globe on October 2, 2011
Commander Robert Cyrus Amirault, 87, a resident of South Thomaston, Maine since 1972 died Tuesday September 27, 2011 at the Owls Head Homestead in Owls Head, Maine. He was born in East Boston, MA. On October 3, 1923 to Cyrus and Gertrude Marie (Surette) Amirault. His parents were originally from Amirault’s Hill and Surette’s Island, respectively, in Nova Scotia, Canada.
In August of 1941, at the age of seventeen, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at Boston as a seaman apprentice, became a radioman and then volunteered to enter the Aviation Cadet Program. Upon completion of flight training in June of 1944 at the age of 20, he received a commission as Ensign, USNR.
He served aboard various aircraft carriers in his career. Among them were the USS Santee in WWII and the USS Leyte during the Korean Conflict. He also flew with the Navy Hurricane Hunter Squadron from 1959 through 1961 and retired from the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Commander on June 30, 1964 from NAS Patuxent River, Maryland.
For a period of about five years after retirement from the Navy, he worked as an engineer for the Boston Harbor Pilots Association aboard the Pilot Boat Roseway, which was the only one of six original Grand Banks Schooners-designed for racing. The Roseway spent summers in Boston as a day sailer and winters in St. Croix, USVI, serving island students.
Following retirement to Maine, he became deeply involved in the study of his family genealogy and traced his roots back to the 1100’s in the Tours area of France. He donated all of his research including many related family names, to the Mormon Church genealogy website.
As a child Bob built and flew model aircraft. His love for aviation, the sea and woodworking, remained with him all of his life. While on board the Roseway, he began carving miniature seagulls of maple and mounted them on walnut bases. Over the years he carved more than 1000 gulls, most of which he gave away as gifts and/or tokens of appreciation. These gulls may be found in homes from Sweden to Hawaii. Many other examples of his woodworking skills are in the homes of friends and family members. He was published in Architectural Digest for his creative idea concerning-the digestion of architecture…
He appreciated many forms of music and had an extensive collection. Photography was also a major enjoyment for him and at one point he captured an exceptional photograph of the Hale-Bopp comet. The photograph captured the comet and a shooting star at the same time.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Phyllis Boudreau Amirault, daughter of Francois Remi Boudreau and Flora Gladys Stoba, died in 1968; and by his daughter, Leslie (Amirault) Cieri in 2011.
He is survived by his brother, Charles Amirault of East Boston, MA
Son-in-law: Robert Cieri of Underhill, VT
Many nieces and nephews
A graveside service with Naval Military Honors will be held 1 p.m. Friday October 21, 2011 at the Winthrop Cemetery, Winthrop, MA. Follow Cross Street, turn right onto Oceanview Street, then left into the cemetery, follow the cemetery road and the gravesite will be on the right. A gathering to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at a later date in 2012. Should friends desire, contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to Owls Head Transportation Museum, P.O. Box 277, Owls Head, ME 04854. Please note “In memory of Robert Amirault” on all donations.
Published in The Boston Globe on October 2, 2011
Commander Robert Cyrus Amirault, 87, a resident of South Thomaston, Maine since 1972 died Tuesday September 27, 2011 at the Owls Head Homestead in Owls Head, Maine. He was born in East Boston, MA. On October 3, 1923 to Cyrus and Gertrude Marie (Surette) Amirault. His parents were originally from Amirault’s Hill and Surette’s Island, respectively, in Nova Scotia, Canada.
In August of 1941, at the age of seventeen, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at Boston as a seaman apprentice, became a radioman and then volunteered to enter the Aviation Cadet Program. Upon completion of flight training in June of 1944 at the age of 20, he received a commission as Ensign, USNR.
He served aboard various aircraft carriers in his career. Among them were the USS Santee in WWII and the USS Leyte during the Korean Conflict. He also flew with the Navy Hurricane Hunter Squadron from 1959 through 1961 and retired from the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Commander on June 30, 1964 from NAS Patuxent River, Maryland.
For a period of about five years after retirement from the Navy, he worked as an engineer for the Boston Harbor Pilots Association aboard the Pilot Boat Roseway, which was the only one of six original Grand Banks Schooners-designed for racing. The Roseway spent summers in Boston as a day sailer and winters in St. Croix, USVI, serving island students.
Following retirement to Maine, he became deeply involved in the study of his family genealogy and traced his roots back to the 1100’s in the Tours area of France. He donated all of his research including many related family names, to the Mormon Church genealogy website.
As a child Bob built and flew model aircraft. His love for aviation, the sea and woodworking, remained with him all of his life. While on board the Roseway, he began carving miniature seagulls of maple and mounted them on walnut bases. Over the years he carved more than 1000 gulls, most of which he gave away as gifts and/or tokens of appreciation. These gulls may be found in homes from Sweden to Hawaii. Many other examples of his woodworking skills are in the homes of friends and family members. He was published in Architectural Digest for his creative idea concerning-the digestion of architecture…
He appreciated many forms of music and had an extensive collection. Photography was also a major enjoyment for him and at one point he captured an exceptional photograph of the Hale-Bopp comet. The photograph captured the comet and a shooting star at the same time.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Phyllis Boudreau Amirault, daughter of Francois Remi Boudreau and Flora Gladys Stoba, died in 1968; and by his daughter, Leslie (Amirault) Cieri in 2011.
He is survived by his brother, Charles Amirault of East Boston, MA
Son-in-law: Robert Cieri of Underhill, VT
Many nieces and nephews
A graveside service with Naval Military Honors will be held 1 p.m. Friday October 21, 2011 at the Winthrop Cemetery, Winthrop, MA. Follow Cross Street, turn right onto Oceanview Street, then left into the cemetery, follow the cemetery road and the gravesite will be on the right. A gathering to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at a later date in 2012. Should friends desire, contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to Owls Head Transportation Museum, P.O. Box 277, Owls Head, ME 04854. Please note “In memory of Robert Amirault” on all donations.
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