Robert John Wilkinson

Robert John Wilkinson VERNON, CONN Robert J. Wilkinson, 84, of Vernon, beloved husband of the late Elisabeth Wilkinson, separated himself from his physical body and entered the spiritual world peacefully on December 3, 2008, surrounded by his family. Robert Bob, born July 3, 1924 in Milton, MA, was the second son of Thomas and Teresa Wilkinson of Quincy, MA. Robert grew up in North Quincy and attended North Quincy High School. During World War II, Robert served in the Navy Air Corps in the South Pacific as a radioman aboard B-17 and PBY aircraft. He received several commendations including the Navy Air Medal for anti-submarine patrols and reconnaissance missions in the summer of 1945, Squadron 142. A 1950 graduate of Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA, Bob was employed with Maryland Casualty Co. in Boston, before joining Allstate as an adjuster in 1955. In his 35 years with Allstate, Bob held several positions in the claims department before retiring as the managing attorney for the New England region. Bob was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed golf, basketball, baseball and fishing. However, football was his passion and he was a loyal Patriots fan from the onset. Bob was also an avid reader, history buff, and music lover; in his later years, he enjoyed woodworking projects. Robert and Elisabeth enjoyed travel to Bermuda, Barbados, and Nova Scotia as well as attending concerts at Hart School of Music and U Conn. Robert is predeceased by his two brothers Richard (Dick) and John (Jack) who also served in WWII. He is survived by his daughter Karen and her husband Vic of Hopewell Junction, NY; his son Thomas and his children Jon and Benjamin of Suffield. He is also survived by his sister Carol Bangs of Carver, MA; a sister-in-law Gloria Wilkinson of Plymouth; and, a brother-in-law Cal Parker of Milton, MA as well as many dear nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the entire staff at The Suffield House for the care and kindness shown to Robert. The family will receive friends and guests at the Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East St. North, (Rt.159) Suffield for 1 hour, 11 a.m.-12 noon on Saturday (December 13, 2008). A short service at the same location will commence at 12 Noon. Afterwards, family and friends will gather at the Suffield Country Club. Memorial contributions in Roberts memory can be made to The Salvation Army, his favorite charity. The Salvation Army National Headquarters P.O. Box 269 Alexandria, VA 22313; or online at www.Salvationarmyusa.org Please visit us at www. carmonfuneralhome.com for online condolences.