Robert Moulton Death, Scarborough, ME Obituary: In Loving Memory Of Retired Police Chief
The coastal community of Scarborough is mourning retired Police Chief Robert Moulton, whose death over the weekend has left colleagues and residents grieving. The Scarborough Police Department confirmed his passing, noting he had been in declining health and died peacefully surrounded by family.
Moulton, born in Portland in 1956 and raised in Scarborough, served the department for 38 years, rising from patrol officer in 1978 to chief in 2008 before retiring in 2016. He was widely respected for calm leadership, fairness, and deep community connection.
Colleagues remembered him as a leader who prioritized people over procedure, modernized the department with body cameras and mental health partnerships, and always remained approachable. He often emphasized that policing was about service, not authority.
Following news of his death, tributes poured in from local officials, officers, and residents. Flags were lowered across town buildings, and social media filled with memories of his kindness, mentorship, and steady presence in times of crisis.
A public memorial service is scheduled for June 7, 2025, at Scarborough High School, with law enforcement from across the region expected to attend. The family has requested donations to police benevolent funds and acts of kindness in his honor.
He is survived by his wife Catherine, three children, and five grandchildren. Community leaders say his legacy endures through the officers he trained and the trust he built between police and residents over decades of service.
Residents continue to describe Moulton as a steady presence who made Scarborough safer and more connected, often seen walking trails or visiting the station long after retirement. Officials say his influence will remain part of the department’s culture for years to come, shaping how officers view service, accountability, and compassion in everyday policing across the community he loved and will be deeply missed always here remembered