A Veteran of the Navy, he was retired from civil service in the Air Force Aeronautical Space Program.
Robert enjoyed carpentry, having built two homes, also gardening and playing games.
Widower of the late Eloise M. (Smith) Chabot and Gertrude M. (Hibbert) Chabot, he is survived by two daughters Bonnie L. Gill and A. Joan Chabot; one granddaughter Lori J. Park; two great-grandchildren Lauren and husband Dr. Anand Shah, Kelsey T. Park; a sister Evelyn Cookson; a nephew Dale and wife Debbie Robinson. Predeceased by a brother William Chabot and sister Margaret Robinson.