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Robert Standish Obituary
Rob was born in Norwich, Sept. 11, 1947, the son of the late Basil Wilmarth Standish Sr. and Doris Kennedy Standish. He lived most of his life in the Norwichtown area, growing up there and going through his entire elementary school education at Samuel Huntington School and later living in that section of Norwich most of his adult life. He graduated from the Norwich Free Academy with the Class of 1965.
Rob was a U.S. Army veteran, serving his country in Vietnam in 1967 and 1968 during the Vietnam War. He was a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier, working out of the Norwich Post Office for 34 years, and after retiring he worked part time for many years at Malerba's Golf Range in Norwich. In both jobs, he was known for being loyal, dependable, and responsible, for his sense of humor with a bit of sarcasm included, and for willingly doing more than expected for the people he served. He was an avid reader, loved doing word search puzzles, followed the UConn women's basketball team, and was a lifelong fan of the Red Sox.
Rob is survived by his three brothers: his twin, Raymond and his wife, Maureen, of Stafford Springs, Basil Jr. (Bill) of Preston, and Myles (Mike) and his wife, Angela, of Pensacola, Florida. He is also survived by his aunt, Harriet Standish Spencer of Manchester; several cousins; and his nieces and nephews, Michael Standish and Sharon Standish of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Mark, Alison, Kennedy, Kate, and Matthew Standish of Marietta, Georgia. He also leaves his many friends, some going back in time with him to their childhood days and some being his postal service coworkers, and his family would like to thank all his friends for their kindness and support, with special thanks to Larry and Tom. In addition to his parents, Rob was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Judy Dowe Standish.
At Rob's request, there will be no calling hours or funeral services.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Yantic Volunteer Fire Company, Yantic, CT 06389.
Church and Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem Street, Norwich, is managing all aspects of Rob's passing.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Standish
Karen & Bill Sears
March 21, 2018
Raymond, so sorry for the loss of your brother, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family
March 18, 2018
rob you will always be missed by me. im still in shock and i will always carry you in my heart. im so glad we got to talk the night before. love you rob,,, rosemary
Louie and Julie Malerba
March 16, 2018
To the Standish family
So sorry for your loss, Bob worked at the golf range for many years and he will never be forgotton. Gone too soon.
Kathy Kane Delaney
March 15, 2018
Deepest sympathy to the family in the loss of Bob. I knew him from growing up in Norwich town and also he worked with my late husband at the Post Office. He always made me laugh and his Wonderful Light will shine on in all who knew and Loved him. May your memories help you through this difficult time.
Jack Thompson
March 15, 2018
Dear Bill, Ray and family,
As a fellow Norwichtown boy and postal carrier with Bob, I've known him for many years. He had a great sense of humor and wit about him which made for many amusing stories and great times.
He will be greatly missed and I am sorry for your loss.
Buzz
March 15, 2018
Dear Ray and family, Bob was a great friend and wonderful human being who had the unique ability to give someone a nick name that stuck. He will be dearly missed
March 15, 2018
To the Standish Family,
Reading this saddened me greatly as another Member of our Norwichtown community is lost. I remember many days in our old neighborhood. Classes at Huntington School, summer playground at Huntington, pickup baseball games in the church lot, sledding in the winter time. So many memories. Thank you for your service Rob. May God grant you eternal rest and peace.
Patricia Lathrop Serra
Buzz
March 15, 2018
Dear Ray and family, Bob was a great friend and wonderful human being who had the unique ability to give someone a nick name that stuck. He will be dearly missed.
Fred Brautigam
March 15, 2018
I am saddened to read of Rob's passing. Rob was a nice guy with a great sense of humor. I remember many afternoons and evenings enjoying a couple drinks and many laughs in various locations around Norwichtown and Yantic area. Rob visited here in Rochester one time many years ago and it was great fun.
Condolences to the family.
R.I.P. Rob,
March 14, 2018
Dear Ray and family, my deepest sympathy to you in the passing of Rob. Yes, the days st Samuel Huntington never forgotton and always remembering the twins! May he rest in peace My regards to you all. Jean Lindy McLeod Carter
Charles Czajkowski
March 14, 2018
Dear Raymond, sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Robert. Those were great years at Samuel Huntington School thanks to people like you and your brother Robert.
Jim Lynch
March 14, 2018
All the Lynch family offer their sincerest sympathy.
Our families were special friends. Rob, Ray I had such great visits in Norwichtown, Cape Cod, and Boston.
Will never forget Rob and his humor.
Thank you Rob for your service.
Jim Lynch
Cheryl Ritacco
March 14, 2018
Bob will always hold a very special place in our hearts. So many stories, special memories and laughs.
We will miss you, dear friend.
love, The Ritaccos
March 14, 2018
I remember our times together at NFA. I saw you and Ray every day,in the old Main room 16, we always started our day off there. You and Ray were great people to be around, Thank you for serving our Country, in a very difficult time in Vietnam. We lost so many great friends in that War, that we attended School with every day. Ray and family my sincerest sympathy for your loss.
Ken Sebastian
Ken Irvin
March 13, 2018
It was an honor to serve with you in Vietnam and Fort Hood I was happy we were able to reunite after 40 years. You'll be missed. Thank you for your service.
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