Robert Maxwell Lord, 87, of Capistrano Beach, CA passed away on September 1, 2008.  He was born in Los Angeles, CA and attended Manual Arts High School in L.A.  We served in the US Army during WWII and was decorated with the Silver Star and the Purple Heart.  He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Martha; children, John Mary Margaret, Steven Ellen and Susan as well as 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.  A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, Dana Point, CA Wed. 9/10/08 at 11:00am.  A private burial with military honors will be held at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's  Foundation.  O'Connor Mortuary, Directors. 949 581-4300.