Obituary of Robert Rae Hyde Robert Rae Hyde, age 73 of Middleport, entered into rest on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Brothers of Mercy. Born August 31, 1942 in Lockport, Robert is the son of the late Robert Maxwell and Norma (Lines) Hyde. Robert worked at the Royalton Hartland Central School District at the Gasport Elementary School as a teacher. He retired in 1999. Surviving is his dear wife: Mary Margaret (Kelly) Hyde, a sister: Carol (Craig) Dixon, special friend: Ken Halstead and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service, on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 11:00 am from Bates, Wallace & Heath Funeral Home, 38 State Street, Middleport, NY 14105. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Samaritan's Purse, P. O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or to the Brothers of Mercy, 10570 Bergtold Road, Clarence, NY 14031. Please go to www.bateswallacefuneralhome.com and leave a condolence for the family.