Robert Louis DESJARDINS

PORTLAND - Robert Louis DesJardins passed away on June 19, 2005 surrounded by his loving family.Robert was born on Nov. 24, 1931 in Connecticut, the son of Violet White and Leopold DesJardins.His straight forward approach in life, along with his dynamic personality, would leave a lasting impression on those he met. He had a steadfast love for his grandchildren and enjoyed sharing his life stories with them.Robert served in the Army during Korean War and was an entrepreneur in the restaurant business in the early 1960s, serving patrons such as Jackie Gleason and Art Carney. He enjoyed following sports.Robert is survived by his mother, Violet White DesJardins; brothers, John, Leo, and Alan; sisters, Lois, Donna, and Jean; daughters, Carol and her husband Edgardo Yambao of South Carolina, Linda and her husband Eduardo Tomelden of New Jersey, Robin Alfonso of South Portland, Robert and his wife Kym of Portland, Danny and his wife Tarie of Portland, and Dale and his wife Luanna of Portland; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.Robert will always be loved and remembered by many.Visiting hours will be held from 8-9:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.