KINGSBURY – Robert C. “Bob” Havens, 54, of Kingsbury, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Born September 15, 1960, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Raymond L. Havens and the late Jean M. (Mullen) Havens.
Bob was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School and on July 28, 1979, he married Nancy Bankowski in Hudson Falls. Together they have shared 36 wonderful years.
He was a carpenter by trade for many years.
Bob loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing in the Adirondacks. He was a wonderful cook who loved to feed his family. Bob made friends so easily and had too many to number. He was a jovial man and also was a private person. Bob loved a cold Heineken and his OTB account.
In addition to his mother, he was predeceased by his sister, Heidi Havens.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Havens of Kingsbury; his two children, Sarah Raymond and her husband, Daniel of Selkirk and Joshuah Havens and his wife, Crystal of Glens Falls; his three grandchildren, Mallory and Masey Raymond and Travis Havens; his brother and sisters, Raeann Willis and her husband, Rick of Hartford, Mearl Havens of Hudson Falls, Donmarie Pasco and her husband, Raymond of Fort Edward; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many aunts and uncles.
In celebration of Bob’s life, there will be a biker/vehicle benefit on September 26, 2015, starting at 11 am, at the Hudson Falls American Legion Post 574, on Pearl Street and end at Saluto’s, with a pig roast. Vehicle registration starts at 9:30 am at the legion on Sept. 26.
Nancy and family, so sorry for your loss, he was a great guy, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace my friend,will always remember you.you will be missed by all of us.
Rest Easy Bobby…. Will always remember the great times at Saluto’s , even when you would scare the hell out of me and then give me that smerk so I would know you were just being Bob.. Thoughts and Prayers
Condolences to the havens family,Bob was a good man & good friend.Sorry for your loss .
Dear Nancy, Sarah and Dan, Josh and Crystal and families,
I am so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. I wish I could be there with you now, but that’s just not possible. Please know that you are in my prayers. May God comfort you and bring you peace during this difficult time. I’m so glad that Bob was able to see his newest grandchild and that you were all able to be there with him. You are so very fortunate to have an extended loving and caring family to be with you now. May the love of family and friends be with you. I hope that your biker/vehicle event to celebrate Bob’s life is a great success. May God bless you all.
Love, Aunt Barb
Dear Nancy,
It has been way to long, I’m so sorry to here of the passing of a very dear old friend. our lives lead us in different directions and separated us states apart. The Memories Bob and i have growing up and the adventures we went on will always hold a special place in my heart,I only learned of this last thursday That BOB was in a bad way and I wanted to come out and say good bye to an old friend, Again I’M SO SORRY FOR ALL YOUR FAMILY IS GOING THROUGH RIGHT NOW, My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole Havens Faimly , god bless you all,
A old Friend Joel Crossman
Dear Nancy, Sarah, Josh & family,
I’m so sorry to hear that Bob has passed. I remember all the good times… years ago & that big ‘what’s next’ grin on Bob’s face! May he rest in peace and watch over all of you! God Bless you all, Love, Gretchen
I remember when I moved from Hudson Falls to Wisconsin, Bob and I would talk on the phone for hours. He was always such an enthusiastic fun loving guy! He was truly one of my best friends and I am so sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the Havens family!