Robert Howard Ghostlaw

Robert Howard Ghostlaw age 88 of Lima, NY passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 surrounded by family. Robert was born on August 13, 1931 in Bombay, NY and graduated from Bombay High School.Bob moved to Rochester, NY to be with the love of his life Dorothy Yops to pursue a career at Graflex Inc. where he worked for 35 years and then took a position at Rochester City School District as lead painter. He married his high school sweetheart on February 27, 1954, this year would have been 66 years of marriage. In his free time Robert enjoyed outdoor activities, working in his garage, always helping family with home projects, and spending time at our family camp. But most importantly he cherished time spent with family. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy, sons and daughters in law Scott & Lynn Ghostlaw of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, James Ghostlaw and Shelly Smith of Mendon, NY, Donna & Steve Scutella of Rochester, NY. Grandchildren Lindsay & Darrick Groet of West Bloomfield, NY, Robert William & Lauren Ghostlaw of Honeoye Falls, NY, Julie Ghostlaw of Nairobi, Kenya, and Jamie & Geoff Anselm of Rochester, NY. Great grandchildren Ethan & William Groet, Bailey Anselm, and in May Bobby & Lauren will have a baby to join our family. Several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Fred & Ester McDonald Ghostlaw, sisters Marguerite (Bernard) Durant, Phyllis (Joseph) Gratton, Brothers Wayne (Georgia) Ghostlaw, Bruce (Rita) Ghostlaw. Private services will be held for Robert. Please keep Robert’s family in your prayers during this difficult time. For more information and to sign his online guestbook, visit www.meesonfamily.com To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Robert Ghostlaw, please visit our Tribute Store.