Robert "Bob" Schmidt

Robert Schmidt

Ledyard - Robert "Bob" Schmidt, 76, of Ledyard, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital.

Born in Ballston Spa, N.Y., he was the son of the late Carl and Eva (Anibal) Schmidt. He was a graduate of Hudson Valley Technical College in Troy, N.Y.

Bob married Patricia Simone of Chatham, Mass., on Dec. 27, 1959, at St. Helen's Church in Schenectady, N.Y., and they were married for 52 years.

Bob was a Radiological Control Operations senior supervisor for Electric Boat. He was responsible for the implementation of radiation and contamination controls to safely ensure the completion of various nuclear projects. Bob worked on nuclear power plants, submarines and various sites during his 40-year career.

He will be remembered for his great ability to listen and his dry sense of humor. Bob was a man of his own mind. He was a true lover of the great outdoors and an avid gardener. Bob was a lifetime member of the Groton Sportsmen's Club where he was on the club's Skeet Shooting Team.

Bob had a great love for his family and will be deeply missed.

Besides his wife, he leaves his son, Peter Schmidt of Ledyard; daughter, Penny Boomer and her husband, Norman, of Chaplin; son, Paul Schmidt and his wife, Elaine, of Norwood, Pa.; five grandchildren, Amy, John, Justin, Payton and Penn; a brother-in-law, Kenneth Robbins of Galway, N.Y.; and a sister-in-law, Ruth Schmidt of Rye, N.H.; eight nieces and seven nephews.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Oscar, Carl and Donald Schmidt; and a sister, Helen Robbins.

Friends are invited to visit the family from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, immediately followed by a service at 11 a.m. at Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 238 West Town St., Norwich, CT 06360-2111.

The family invites you to visit www.mysticfuneralhome.com to leave an online expression of sympathy.