Michael S Robert

Michael S. Robert, 69 of Westminster West, VT died at his home of cancer on August 10, 2023.

Michael was born on November 22, 1953 in Norco, Louisiana, the son of the late Curtis Robert Sr. and Milda Huertin Robert. He is predeceased by his brothers Mark “Porky” and Barry Robert. Michael leaves his partner of 16 years, Leslie Hall of Westminster West, VT, his son Benjamin of Oakland, CA and daughter Monique of Londonderry, NH as well as his brother Curtis Robert Jr. of Norco, Louisiana.

His early career he spent at the Shell Oil Refinery in Norco, Louisiana then moved onto Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant where he worked for 33 years. A job that he loved and looked forward to every day. He would always say it was because of the people he worked with that made it so enjoyable. After retirement Michael maintained contact with his old co-workers and was thankful to be able to see many of them before he passed.

Michael loved the outdoors; his early years were spent in the fields and waterways of the Mississippi River hunting and fishing. He especially loved the coast of Maine for its diversity of seafood. East Grand Lake in northern Maine was a special place, spending countless hours at Leslie’s family camp, watching and listening to the loons, kayaking and traveling the backroads in hopes of seeing bears and moose. In his later years traded in his guns for a camera and loved to take photos of wildlife, flowers and especially the bear that came through the yard every year. When asked what his ‘spirit’ animal might be he said either a deer or an owl. So if you should see the flash of a white tail or the call of an owl, please think of him.

A devoted pet owner, he had many dogs and cats over the years. It started with a dog named Mo, and has ended now with his Gordon Setter, Gypsy, who he was often seen driving around town as she hung her head out the truck window.

Michael asked that there be no services. In remembrance of Michael, he asked that you consider making a donation on his behalf to your local Hospice or Animal Shelter.

Michael has chosen to be cremated. When asked where he would like to have his ashes spread, his answer was always the same, “Surprise me”.