Waterford - Robert "Brutus" H. Larder, 65, of Waterford, husband of Cheryl (Robinson) Larder, and proud father of Amanda and Joey Larder, passed peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, after a brief but powerful illness.
Sadly missed by his little companion, Diva. Bob was born in Penn Yan, N.Y., son of William (late) and Virginia Larder. He is also survived by his brother, Frank (Meg) Larder; sisters, Phyllis Larder (David Phillips) and Mary Ann (Rob) Martin; nephew, Brian Larder; and nieces, Corey Hawley and Samantha Martin.
Bob was exceptionally proud of his 21.7 years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard, having served on the Hamilton, the Dependable and the Bibb and serving 12 years locally at the Coast Guard Academy, New London and Avery Point, Groton. Bob was sure to remind people of the Coast Guard's birthday each Aug. 4th. After retiring from the Coast Guard in 1992, Bob worked eleven years as a letter carrier for the Waterford Post Office. He was a life member of the Retired Armed Forces Association having been their permittee for many years and later an executive board and house committee member.
Bob's family extends their sincere thanks to Dr. Patrick Doherty who has been much more than his physician during this trying time, the Lawrence + Memorial medical staff, as well as Dr. Emily Gilmore and the medical staff of Yale-New Haven Hospital neurological intensive care unit for their care these last several weeks. Bob's family suspects he is now sharing a beer and shooting the breeze with all the New York Yankees and Buffalo Bills that have passed before him.
Bob's family would like his early passing to allow their friends to pay it forward, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Fitch Falcon Music Boosters Inc. (London Trip).
Calling hours are from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home, 48 Grand St., Niantic.
Condolences may be shared on Robert's memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
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Saddened to hear this news.... sorry that I did not hear it sooner. "Brutus" was a fellow SK1 with me at CGA (I worked Procurement and he worked Shipping/Receiving). My fondest memories, however, were on the softball field. Fear in the eye of the pitcher... because he knew that Brutus was going to put it out of the park..... Never forget his great joy of life and big spirit!!
Don Gauthier
January 17, 2018
I knew Bob when he worked as a Storekeeper at Base Honolulu. I believe he worked at Club 14 and remember he had a good sense of humor! "Fair Winds & Following Seas!" from Jon Spencer
November 5, 2017
Raymond Straining
October 25, 2017
Cheryl & Amanda - Bob was a great helpmate even with his health problems. It was an honor to know this great Coastie and Mail Carrier. Thank you for your service as Spouse and Daughter of a proud veteran.
Bill Sheehan
October 20, 2017
Dear Cheryl, Amanda, Joey & Families,
I'm so deeply sorry to hear of Brutus's passing. Please know that my thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
I worked with Brutus at the Coast Guard R&D Center at Avery Point & have great memories I will never forget! Brutus had a great sense of humor & always kept me laughing! It was very hard not to laugh with his straight face sense of humor. I will definitely remember our twice a year annual get together dinners with Patti, Dave, Alan & Roberta & talking about the good old days at the R&D Center! Moments like these, I will cherish forever!
I know all of you have wonderful & amazing memories of Brutus & will always keep those memories dear to your hearts!
RIP Brutus
Love, Kathie Levanti
October 20, 2017
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