The Rev. Robert Harold Flanders died on February 8, 2026, at the age of 81 (1944−2026).

Robert is survived by his daughter Alexa, his son Gabriel, his ex-wife and dear friend Rice, his grandchildren, Luke, Eva, Malcolm, and Margot, and many cousins.

A private memorial service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute, PO Box 905, Fort Davis TX 79734. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be sent to Gabriel Flanders, 48 Maine Street, Warren ME 04864.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com