Robert M. Patch Sr.

Robert M. Patch, Sr., 79, of Lebanon, Maine, passed away suddenly on June 13th, 2021. Robert was born on June 27th, 1941 to Howard E. Patch and Madelene (Maxfield) Patch in Lebanon, Maine.  After attending East Rochester, NH and Lebanon, ME schools, Robert began working at his father's garage in Lebanon.  Over the years Robert worked various jobs including (but not limited to), shoe shop, construction - completing route 89 in NH, eventually ending up at State Line Garage for several years.  He and his wife Mary opened R&M Garage in 1983.  Robert was well known to be a fair and honest mechanic.  A trait much appreciated by all who frequented the garage.  After Robert "retired" he went to work at the Lebanon transfer station. Starting in his late teens, Robert enjoyed stock car racing, frequenting tracks such as Lee, Star, Hudson, Arundel, even starting at the old Dover raceway.   It was a serious hobby that lasted into the late 1980's leading to many wins and trophies....and a few fights in the early...