Final Salute

LINCOLN, Robert Edgar Vars, 80, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026. He was born April 15, 1946, in Norwich, CT., the son of Edgar and Catherine (Sautter) Vars.

Robert served his country proudly with the U.S. Navy, as part of the Seabees, during the Vietnam Conflict. He and his wife Bernadette “Berni’, were lifetime members of the Mohegan Volunteer Fire Department in Montville, CT. Bob always said he wanted to move to Lincoln following his retirement and that’s exactly what he did, moving back to Berni’s hometown. He was a member of the Penobscot Off Road Riders Club and spent many hours out enjoying the trails on his side by side. Bob also enjoyed traveling, he and Berni spent several winters in Texas with his siblings and took many road trips to visit family and friends throughout the country.

Robert is survived by his siblings, Walter “Walt” and Janice Vars, Donald “Donnie” and Leslie Vars, and Judith “Judy” Vars and her husband Jerry LaFrancois, his daughter-in-law Pamela Vars, and his sister-in-law Shirley and Steve Jipson and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents, his loving wife Bernadette “Berni” Vars, and his son Roy Vars.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026, beginning at 11:00AM at Bowers Funeral Home, 7 Lee Rd., Lincoln, ME., with Pastor Dale Chasse officiating. Interment will be in the Town Line Cemetery following the service. A time of food and fellowship will be held following the Interment services. To share condolences and memories online visit www.bowersfuneral.com
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