Robert Orville Stanton of Lake Shehawken died on Monday, June 11, 2018 at home. He was born on October 26, 1922. He was predeceased by his mother, Edith Stanton, father, Orville Stanton, and sisters, Lucille Verssen and Jean Malkin. His wife of 73 years, Eleanor, passed away in 2014. Robert grew up in Northeastern Pennsylvania and lived the majority of his life in Shehawken Pennsylvania. In the early years of his youth, he worked on neighbors farms and because there was no electricity, everything was done by hand. Milk was hauled by wagon. His life consisted of work and playing tricks with his friend, Ernest Dix. What fun to catch several bats and release them in the movie theatre! He was active in the Jr. Lake Association which sponsored several activities, including scavenger hunts, hound hunts, and regattas. One year, they decorated a boat to look like an old Model T Ford and named it Tin Lizzie. In the winter, they went on many snowmobile adventures. Bob married Eleanor Dix on June 28, 1941. They lived on a small farm in Orson, PA, for their first year. When Eleanors grandfather, Alpheus Dix, died in 1945, the old Dix homestead was part of the estate. Eleanor and Bob agreed to keep it and work it in farming. There they raised their four children Larry Ernest, Christine Elaine, Barbara Ellen, and Bruce Robert. As a young family, they enjoyed fishing trips to Canada with their parents. Farming was a family endeavor where everyone participated and worked as a team. Responsibility and hard work were expected. Farm life suited Bob. He was strong and ambitious. Farming as an occupation required strength, courage, tolerance, and lots of patience and commitment. He was always willing to lend a hand, a piece of equipment, or beneficial advice to those who needed assistance. He took great pride in his land and his farm. He was fortunate to have his son, Bruce, who also loved farming, carry on the tradition with his wife, Judith. Robert and his wife Eleanor, built a contemporary retirement home on their own property on the lakefront in the 1970s. They also enjoyed their cottage, which was named Shehawken Rest. Learning about agricultural practices in other lands interested Bob. He and his wife traveled with other farmers to China, Russia, South America, Africa, Holland, and Canada. And just like in his earlier days, there were trips cross country to visit his sisters in California. Robert called this part of his life, the glory days. Bob was a practical, hands on learner. He studied maps, read old historical diaries, and had a unique perspective of past and present. He shared many stories, pictures, dates, and factual information from collected history with the Lake Shehawken Historical Committee. HIs humor and wisdom provided a unique perspective on life. Bob worked for years as the caretaker of the Shehawken Cemetery. He loved and maintained peaceful grounds with perfectionism and pride. When he retired from his job, he channeled his energies into making sure his own property was maintained. Working with the natural environment, his home and wifes flowers gardens were enjoyed by anyone who happened to row their boat past his property. Bob was a member of the Shehawken Methodist Church and at different times served as a caretaker of the church and its property. His family and community of friends and neighbors knew that he appreciated their care and support in his twilight years. He enjoyed seeing pictures of his grandchildren and great grandchildren and hearing of their special events. They learned much from his resilience, patience, and humor. Bob did what life expected of him. His physical location in Northern Wayne County and Lake Shehawken defined who he was. He loved rural country life and watching the changing seasons. Bob would say, "No day is the same. Everyday I see something different." He was deeply rooted in the simple pleasures of daily living. His home reflected tranquility and peace. His self-reliant lifestyle was evident to all who knew him. His, was a life well lived. Bob was 95 years old at the time of his death. Surviving are 4 children, Larry and wife Kathy (Novitske), Christine Johanneman, Barbara Stanton Dix, and Bruce and wife Judie (Leidy), 7 grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew, April, Darrell, Brian, Megan, and Brandon, and 12 great grandchildren, Gavin, Julia, Owenn, Nathan, Zach, Noah, Brynn, Drew, Leah, Taylor, Sawyer, and Eleanor. A graveside service will be held at the convenience of Bobs family. Donations can be made in Roberts memory to the Shehawken United Methodist Church, c/o Gail Milko, P.O. Box 168 Lakewood, PA 18439 or the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Dr., Wilkes Barre, PA 18702. Arrangements by Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock.