Robert Lee Baldwin, 87

Robert Lee Baldwin, 87, a resident of Acton since 1971, died July 5, 2025.

He was born March 1, 1938, in Norwich, Connecticut, as the beloved son of Harry Baldwin and Flossie Meyer Baldwin of Brunswick, Maine.

He was a graduate of the Moses Brown School in Providence, Rhode Island (1956), Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine (1960), and Columbia University School of Business in New York City (1966). From 1961 to 1964, Robert served as an intelligence research officer in the U.S.  Army and was honorably discharged as a first lieutenant. 

For 32 years, Robert was an employee of the Polaroid Corp. in its finance division, where he held various positions in domestic and international operations and its corporate staff level. Robert loved to fish and be outdoors. He spent many days on the water up until his passing. He was a cheerful and loyal friend. He enjoyed daily walks with his wife, holding hands as they went. Robert gave many gifts over his life, but his greatest gift to his loved ones was the gift of unconditional love. He was deeply loved and will be missed.

He was the beloved husband of Pamela Penglase Baldwin for 56 years of loving marriage. He was the caring and supportive father of Bartholomew Baldwin of Lynn, and Timothy Baldwin and daughter-in-law Laurel Aylesworth of Barrington, Rhode Island; and the proud grandpa of Lila and Josephine Baldwin of Barrington.

To honor Robert’s wishes, the funeral and burial will be a private family event, and there will be no visiting hours. Acton’s Town Flag will fly at half-staff on July 13, 2025, in honor of his faithful military service.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in Robert’s memory may be made to Bowdoin College, Flossie M. Baldwin Memorial Scholarship Fund, 4100 College Station, Brunswick, Maine 04011.

Arrangements are entrusted to Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Acton. To share a memory or to offer a condolence on Robert’s tribute page, visit DeeFuneralHome.com.