Marlborough, Connecticut
1938 - 2021
Robert J. McBrair, 82, of Marlborough, CT, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, CT. Robert was born on April 29, 1938 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. He graduated in 1956 from Grover Cleveland High School in Caldwell, NJ and Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT in...
Read MoreI was so shocked and saddened to hear of Robs passing. He and Judy were a blessing to me and to eachother. My condolences to his family and friends
Peace and blessings from
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Nicole Johnson
September 11, 2025 | Manchester, CT | Friend
Rob was the husband of my favorite teaching in elementary school and we went to the same church. I kept trying to convince him to let me drive his wheelchair when I was young because I thought it looked like SO MUCH FUN! He would always say the same thing every time I tried a new reason why he should let me try driving it. I had to wait until I was 16 and had a drivers license to run it. I of course thought that was such a long time to have to wait!
Finally, I was over 16 and...
Jennifer Gifford
January 28, 2021 | Student
I was so saddened to hear about Rob's passing. He was such a genuinely pleasant person that I think everyone he met immediately liked him. Over all the years I knew him I don't ever remember him being down. It was always my expectation that even with his medical issues he'd outlive us all! He will be missed.
Michael Gifford
January 28, 2021 | Columbia, CT | Friend
MY sincere condolences to you Judi I never stop thinking about you guys.
Kay Nelson
January 26, 2021 | Riverdale, GA
We always will remember Rob as a good and wise friend, who with his wife, Judi, anchored our neighborhood and gave so much to the community for so many years. Rob had a special talent for working with people to get things done. When one needed advice, Rob was the person to seek out: he could be counted on to carefully listen and offer the very best consul. The extent to which Rob volunteered his time, talents, and support for the betterment of several non-profits is a legacy from which...
Anne and Peter Wursthorn
January 19, 2021 | Friend
Dear Judy,
Ron & I were sorry to hear about your loss. We remember you well from our days back at Camelot years ago. We hope wonderful memories will bring many smiles.
Ron & SUZI
Suzanne P. Bauerle
January 18, 2021 | Neighbor
Judy, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. Reading of his accomplishments it is clear he was a remarkable man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Camille Lavery
Camille Lavery
January 17, 2021 | Friend
Dear Judy and family. Rob was a wonderful, thoughtful person. Jeff Lynds always thanked Rob for introducing him to radio controlled planes. A life time hobby of Jeff's.
lifetime hobby of Jeff's.
REBECCA LYNDS SHEPARD
January 17, 2021 | Friend
Rob’s great strength was inspirational and supported by the deep love from his wife Judy! Love Claude and Linda
Claude Lapierre
January 17, 2021 | Friend