Robert Gordon "Bob" SWITZER

SWITZER, Robert Gordon "Bob"
Robert Gordon "Bob" Switzer, lovingly known as Pop, 76, of Hebron, passed away on Sunday, September 30 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Hartford on May 14, 1936. He was raised and attended school in East Hartford. He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Dorothy Switzer. Bob was employed for many years in the industrial design and manufacturing industry. In addition, he was a talented and knowledgeable mechanic. Bob enjoyed many sports and activities including snowmobiling, dirt-biking and ATV riding. One of his passions was restoring his antique vehicles. The fun and laughter of bob's wife and three daughters brought great pleasure to him. Bob is survived by his loving wife, his "Special Angel", Jean A. (Lyman) Switzer; his three daughters and their families, Roxanne and Tom Oakley of Coventry, Kimberley Foote of Hebron, Tammy and Ken Keyes of Eastford; his grandchildren Kendra and Mark Oakley, Robert and Jennifer Foote, and Benjamin, Jacob, and Anna Keyes. He also leaves one great-granddaughter Madelyn Foote and an honorary daughter Lori Togo. He was Godfather to Carrie and Sierra Young and Michael Lyman. He also leaves his sister Sally A. Young and her husband Stephen of Glastonbury; a very special sister-in-law Nancy Lyman of East Hampton; nieces Wendy Young, Tracy Shumbo and Lynda Whaley; many grand-nieces and nephews; and long-time best friends Dottie and Dick Bergeron.
Relatives and friends may join the family at a memorial service to celebrate Bob's life on Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. in the Gilead Congregational Church, 672 Gilead St. Hebron, CT. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Hebron Volunteer Fire Dept,. P.O. Box 911 Hebron, CT 06248 or to the Gilead Congregational Church, 672 Gilead St. Hebron, CT 06248. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the outstanding, compassionate staff at Manchester Memorial Hospital and Northeastern Pulmonary Associates. To leave online condolences please visit www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com.