Capt. Robert F. Baril ’56

Robert F. Baril passed away passed away at home on May 5, 2023 at the age of 87 under the care of hospice.

He was born in Auburn, Maine, the son of Alfred Francis Baril and Mary Margaret Lavoie Baril. He graduated from Edward Little High School in Auburn, Maine. He received his degree in marine engineering from Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, Maine. He and Johanna Christensen were married June 5, 1958.

Bob as he was known is survived by his wife Johanna , four children daughter Karen Baril, sons Paul, Christen, and David Baril seven grandchildren Sierra Baril, Kaitlyn Baril, Mariah Gannon, Hannah Baril, Patrick Baril , Steven Baril, Eric Baril and one great granddaughter Abigail Gannon.

Bob spent 30 years on active duty in the Navy and retired as a Captain in 1983. After retirement they moved to Washington State . He then worked for the city of Everett on the Navy home port effort. He and Johanna spent many summers cruising on their boat Potato Blossom on Puget Sound the San Juan Islands, and the Broughtons in Canada, and with the Navy Yacht Club Everett.