Robert Slade

Robert "Bob" Thomas Slade, 70, of Baltimore, MD, peacefully passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at Seasons Hospice Franklin Square Hospital with his loving partner of more than 30 years by his side.

Born, February 24, 1951 in Hartford, CT, Mr. Slade was the son of the late Mary Slade and James E. Slade of Wethersfield, CT.

Bob grew up in West Hartford, CT. He attended Johnson State College, now Northern Vermont University, where he earned a B.A. of English Literature. He enjoyed alpine skiing and participated in the foreign exchange student program. In 2006, Bob retired from a long career in international freight sales. His employers included Hertz, Flying Tigers, and FedEx.

Besides his spouse, Michael Klena, Bob is survived by a brother, Richard Slade and his partner Kerry of Port St. Lucie, FL. He was loved by his nephew Sean J. Slade and his wife Karla of Big Sky, MT, nieces Kim Wendt and husband Tom of Jamestown, RI, and Kelly McDonough and her husband Mark of Simsbury, CT. He leaves behind his sister-in-law, Eileen M. Slade of South Kingstown, RI and 9 great nieces and nephews. Amelia Slade, Natalie Slade, Henry Slade, Anna Wendt, Kelly Wendt, Tommy Wendt, Katie McDonough, Kevin McDonough, and Ryan McDonough.

At Bob's request there will be no ceremony; also at Bob's request, in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bob can be made to the Alumni Scholarship Fund at Northern Vermont University – Johnson Alumni Office, 337 College Hill Johnson, VT 05656 c/o Lauren Philie, Director of Development and Alumni Relations.