Robert Edward Wonson

   Robert E. "Robie" Wonson passed away in his home in Seal Rock surrounded by loved ones on Friday, Nov. 18th, 2016, in a rapid relapse of the cancer which he had fought successfully four years before. He was born of Gardiner and Beryl Wonson in Gloucester, Mass. on Oct. 25 1953. He was 63.

   He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth, son Tad, stepdaughter Emily, grandson Fokus, granddaughter Kaileah, his sister Kathy, and brother Gardy. He was preceded in death by his parents, his niece Tracy Wyatt, his partner Louise, and their beloved dogs.

   Robie began his life of fishing at the age of 15 in Gloucester, eventually becoming captain and owner of the Elizabeth Ann. He moved to Oregon in 1980 and settled in Seal Rock, fishing out of Newport as captain of the Jackson Bull, and later aboard the Captain Andy, the Deacon, and most recently the Tempo.

   He took a brief break from fishing to open Back East Antiques in Waldport, working with his brother to bring antiques of all shapes and sizes from one beloved home to the other, and share his love of them with many in the area.

Robert E. Wonson

Celebration of Life
Saturday January 14, 1 - 5 pm 
Fraternity Club
27 Webster St., MA 01930

978-283-9772

Celebration of Life
Saturday December 10th, 4-7pm 
Pacific Maritime Heritage Center 
333 SE Bay Blvd Newport, OR 97365
 

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