Robert S. Mayette passed away on Saturday (Jan. 10, 2009) at Glens Falls Hospital. Robert was a longtime resident of Saratoga Springs and was recently a resident at The Orchard Nursing Home in Granville, NY. Robert was born in Plattsburgh, New York on June 30, 1928. He was the son of the late Arthur and Beulah Mayette. Robert served in the US Army in the early 1950s. He was stationed in Germany and served as a photographer. Upon his discharge from the army, Robert returned to his job as a staff photographer for The Saratogian, a job he held for many years. Later, Robert was a freelance photographer with his studio Saratoga Illustrated. Robert had many notable clients including Skidmore College, The Saratoga Performing Arts Center and The Saratoga County Board of Realtors. Robert also traveled to Europe as the official photographer for the New York City Ballet Co. Through his photography, Robert documented some of the most significant events in Saratoga Springs for over 50 years. Robert is survived by three daughters, Suzanne (David) Mangini and Stacie Mayette of Saratoga Springs and Marianne (Stephen) Lynch of Granville, New York; and two grandchildren. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Home Made Theater, where he volunteered his time as photographer for over 20 yrs. Memorial gifts may be sent to: Home Made Theater, PO Box 1182, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Arrangements were under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (584-5373).