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RANKIN, Robert W.
Robert W. Rankin, 83, formerly of Vernon, died Monday (June 17, 2013) at Crestfield Health Care Center, Manchester. Born in Buffalo, NY on March 4, 1930 son of the late Gerard and Helen (Walker) Rankin he had lived in Mercersburg, PA, in South Windsor and in Vernon. Robert graduated from Hartford High School and received his bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut. Robert was employed at Mercersburg Academy for forty years and was the head of the History Department. He leaves his brother and his wife, Ted and Ann Rankin of South Windsor and nieces and nephews and their spouses, Ted Rankin, Jr., and Karen, Maryann Jennison and Robert, James Rankin and Linda, Daniel Rankin and Lori, Timothy Rankin, Susan Palladino and Brien and Donna Ropp and many grandnieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Richard L. Rankin and a nephew, Steven Rankin.
The funeral service will be held, Thursday at Noon at Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Road, South Windsor, followed by burial at Mountain View Cemetery, Bloomfield. His family will receive friends, Thursday from 11 to Noon at the funeral home. For online expressions of sympathy, please visit us at www.carmonfuneralhome.com
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Ed and Shirley Devanney
June 14, 2014
We still think of and miss our dear friend Bob. He was such an interesting man with lots of stories about his travels over the years, especially as a young man. RIP.
Shirley & Ed Devanney
June 23, 2013
Bob was a wonderful friend whom we had the pleasure of knowing for several years. Our lunches at Friendly's Restaurant became a daily occurence which we both looked forward to. I am feeling the loss as I am sure all of you are too. Keep happy thoughts and remember the good times.
Jean Walker
June 19, 2013
I will miss my dear cousin Robert! We had a lot of great times together over the years. I regret that I cannot attend the funeral, but I will be thinking of you.
Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home
June 19, 2013
Our sincere sympathies for your loss.
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