Robert L. Jurdak

- Robert L. Jurdak, 86, Windsor, ME passed away at Maine General Medical Center on September 21, 2013. Born on December 4, 1926 in Waterville, ME. to Edward and Anastasia Jurdak, Bob grew up there and attended Waterville Schools. He spent most of his career as a successful salesperson and held positions at Waterville Window Co., Wyandotte Worsted Co., and led several of his own ventures including Glass Service and Gold Sniffer Products. Bob was an avid fisherman and boat captain of the Sea Camel for several years and spending summers navigating waters from Augusta to Boothbay Harbor. He and his wife Rose spent many nights at Le Club Calumet and other venues dancing up a storm. Over the years, he was very involved with the Maine Democratic Party participating in a number of election campaigns, and the US Power Squadron. He was also member and passed Treasurer of Maine Gold Prospectors, and member of Le Club Calumet, and former member of Wiscasset Yacht Club. In recent years Bob enjoyed playing cards at Le Club Calumet, Panning for gold, and operating Gold Sniffer Products where folks could stop by and have a try at panning gold. He had a knack for building something out of nothing and breathing new life into objects that others may have tossed in the junk pile. Bob is survived by his wife of 30 years, Rose Jurdak; and five sons, James Jurdak of Vassalboro, Steven Jurdak and his wife Wendy of Clinton, Timothy Jurdak of Fairfield, Thomas Jurdak of the USA, and Douglas Jurdak and his wife Lorraine of Oakland Me; Step-son Travis Doyon and his companion Donna Ellsworth of Cleveland, NY; step-daughter Renee Page and her husband Richard of Farmingdale; brothers and sisters, Edward Jurdak and his wife Carmen and Marie Paradis all of Waterville, Elizabeth Lancaster of Sudbury MA., Donald Jurdak and his wife Noella of North Attleboro MA., Richard Jurdak and his wife Marion of Oakland and Sandra Marcoux of Waterville ; 10 Grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, sisters Jeannette Ross and June Madeline Plisga, and son Robert Jurdak Jr. Per Bob's wishes, there will be no funeral service. Arrangements are with Gallant Funeral Home, Inc., 10 Elm St., Waterville. An on-line guest book may be signed and condolences may be expressed at www.gallantfh.com.