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Robert P. McElroy

1932 - 2014

Robert P. McElroy obituary, 1932-2014, Pomfret, CT

BORN

1932

DIED

2014

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Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory - Putnam

104 Church Street

Putnam, Connecticut

Robert McElroy Obituary

Robert P. McElroy 1932 - 2014 POMFRET - Robert P. McElroy, 82, of Blossom Dr., died Monday, December 29, 2014 in UMass Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of Gail (Sutherland) McElroy who he met when she was 12. They were married for 59 years. Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Frederick and Irene (Talbot) McElroy. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Robert's family from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Saturday January 10, 2015 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam with a funeral Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 A.M. in Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret, CT. Memorial donations may be made to the activity funds at Westview Healthcare Center, St. Joseph Living Center or to a charity of your choice. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Jan. 6, 2015.

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Gary Ayers

January 8, 2015

Bob was a great piano player and played at the senior center. That was a nice evening. Our prayers and thoughts are with Bob's family.

Grace Hough

January 8, 2015

There aren't enough words to express my sorrow for your loss. You are always in my prayers and more so now. He will be missed however he will be remembered even more. Luna also sends her sympathy as she lost a loving friend and sympathizer. My prayers are with you may God Bless you

January 7, 2015

A sweet man who will be greatly missed.
Richard and Grace Coduri

January 7, 2015

A sweet man who will be greatly missed.

January 7, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
Gail Spencer

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Jan

10

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory - Putnam

104 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260-1897

Jan

10

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

Most Holy Trinity Church

Pomfret, CT

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Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory - Putnam

104 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260-1897

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