Arial; of Waterford, died January 1, 2015 at 80 years of age. Born July 5, 1934 in Pontiac to the late Robert and Dorothy Almas. Arial; "Loving father of Gwendolyn (the late Bill) Wood, Sherry (David) Mallett, Frank (Dawn) Almas, Ronald (Debbie) Almas, Barbara (Jim) Connelly and Robert Almas Jr.; beloved grandfather of 17 and great grandfather of 27; cherished step father of Brian Rhodes. Also survived by siblings Sandra Nickerson, Frank (Virginia) Almas, Ramona (Bud) Cullens, Jerry (Debbie) Almas, Mary Lou (Dan) Mirovsky, Edward (Pat) Almas, Mina (Mike) Bahan and many nieces and nephews; preceded in death by his sister Sharon Swindell. Arial; "Mr. Almas was a veteran of the U S Army and was Past Commander and lifetime member of VFW Post 1008. Robert owned and operated RGA Drywall. Arial; "He enjoyed fishing but his great joy was that of gardening where he was known for his green thumb and his beautiful gardens both flowers and vegetables.