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Robert Bevington Fast, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2016 after a brief illness. The son of Anne Totten Fast and John F. Fast, Bob was raised in Cranford, NJ where he was educated in the public schools. He graduated from Penn State University with a BS degree in biochemistry in 1951. During the Korean Conflict he served as a meat and dairy inspector in the Veterinary Corps of the Army Medical Service. In 1958, he married Patricia Cooper of Westfield, NJ and they resided in Ridgewood, NJ for 27 years where they raised their two children. Upon retirement, the couple moved to E. Poultney, VT where Bob pursued his lifelong love of gardening on a larger scale with great enthusiasm. In recent years, Bob and his wife have lived in Rutland VT and now Marlborough, MA. During his 33-year career at Nabisco, Bob rose through various research positions, achieving the title Director of Research and Process Development for the Special Products Division. His specialty was development of new breakfast cereals and snacks. Alone and in conjunction with coworkers, he has holds five patents in these areas. Bob retired from Nabisco in 1984 and started his own food manufacturing consulting firm, which he operated until retiring completely in 2003. Bob co-edited the first and only textbook on breakfast cereal technology, Breakfast Cereals and How They are Made, published by the American Assn of Cereal Chemists Intl. Through the AACC, Bob enjoyed co-leading a short course on breakfast cereal production in the US and in several countries around the world over the last 30 years. He and Pat were avid birders, and enjoyed many wonderful nature trips to various points in the Americas. They likewise enjoyed 45 years of the nature surrounding their Adirondack camp in Long Lake, NY. Bob was an accomplished woodworker and took great joy in the creative process. Bob served several church congregations in leadership positions over his lifetime. He was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge in Poultney. Bob was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, and is survived by his beloved wife, Pat, daughter, Carolyn Coffin, her husband Andrew and grandchildren Calvin, Eliza and Rachel, all of Concord, MA, and many dear nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by cherished son Robert, Jr., and older brother, John F. Fast, Jr. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 7 at 2:00 pm at the Memorial Congregational Church, 26 Concord Road, Sudbury. Burial will be private in the family plot in Long Lake, NY. Burial will be private in the family plot in Long Lake, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Long Lake Library, 1195 Main Street, Long Lake, NY, 12847 or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements under the care of Glenn D. Burlamachi, Concord Funeral Home, A Life Celebration Home, Concord. To share a memory or offer a condolence visit: www.con cordfuneral.com
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Pat and Family,
I was saddened to read of Bob's passing. The two of you were always a delight to work with in planning your travel and Bob's stories were fascinating. I am thinking of you.
Maureen Turro, AAA Rutland
April 26, 2016
Pat, many thoughts, prayers, and wonderful memories of you and Bob and your devotion to UBC of Poultney. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Jerry and Janet Parker
April 25, 2016
Pat and Bob's family, I have many, many fond memories of Bob visiting my bookstore and chatting about everything from the hummingbirds of the Southwest to trashy romance novels to breakfast cereal. He was always a delight, with a fascinating view of just about everything! Pat, I've thought of you and Bob often and with fondness ever since you left Poultney. With my sincerest condolences,
Kathy Hutson
Friend
April 25, 2016
Pat and family,
So sorry to read of Bob's passing. My parents were so fond of you two. It was a surprise and pleasure to meet up in Long Lake a few years ago.
Judy Roberts
April 25, 2016
Memories of these fine neighbors from their time in East Poultney, Vermont. Much caring and love to Pat from Ida Mae Johnson
Ida Mae Johnson
April 24, 2016
Pat - thinking of you and sending you hugs! It has been my pleasure over the last few years to get to know you and Bob. What a great laugh and smile.
Kristianne
Kristianne Widman-Johnson
April 23, 2016
We are very sorry to hear of your loss and extend our deepest condolences. May the God of all comfort embrace you during this difficult time and may the fond memories of your loved one sustain you with each passing day
April 22, 2016
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May God provide strength and comfort to the family.Romans 15:13;(GP) Georgia...
GP
April 19, 2016
Dear Carolyn, Andy and family,I am so sorry to hear of your deep loss. My heart felt condolences are with you. Fredda
Fredda McDonnell
April 18, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the family. May you find much comfort in God's word during this difficult time (Hosea 13:14)
JW
April 18, 2016
Dear Family, I pray it brings you a bit of comfort to know that our Heavenly Father is empathetic towards those who lose precious ones in death. Lean on him for true comfort and guidance as you go through this most difficult time. (Zechariah 2:8) Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Robert.
JW Key
Neighbor
April 18, 2016
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