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Newington, Connecticut

Robert Stubbs Obituary

STUBBS, Robert Robert Stubbs, 77, of Newington, died on Saturday, (January 24, 2009) after a brief illness. Born in Fall River, MA, he lived in Newington for most of his life. He worked on the construction of St. Mary's School, Newington and through the 1960's worked for St. Mary's Church as sexton and groundskeeper of the church and school. He later was employed by the Iron Workers Union and Jeannie Erectors, Inc. Bob was a past member of the St. Mary's Men's Club, the Knights of Columbus Council #3884 and recently the Plainville Seniors Bowling League. Bob enjoyed bowling, fishing, playing golf with the Monday seniors at Indian Hill CC, Sunday night dancing at Marinelli's and UConn Women's Basketball. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Pat Stubbs; his daughter Becky Miller, all of Newington; his dear companion Dee Tino; and her daughter Candy Ficher of Plainville; six grandchildren, Michael and Julie Stubbs, Michele Meyer and her husband Tom, Tim Miller and his wife Nicole, James and Emily Miller; five great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Cody, Dylan, Danica Meyer and Kendall Miller. He also leaves his former wife and friend Nancy Stubbs. His funeral service will be held on Thursday, 9 a.m., from Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., at St. Mary's Church. Burial, with Military Honors, will be in West Meadow Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, from 4-7 p.m., at Newington Memorial. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or the Newington Student Assistance Fund, Inc., c/o Banknorth, 1133 Main St., Newington, CT 06111. To share a memory with his family, please visit us at www. newingtonmemorial.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jan. 27, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Stubbs

23 Entries

Jeanne (Harrington) DiGenova

February 12, 2009

I will always remember "Mr. Stubbs" with a smile.

During my years at St. Mary School, he was one of the "special ones." Perhaps it was because he treated us as "persons" instead of "kids."

May he rest in peace. May God send angels to comfort you and His grace to help you comfort each other.

Nadine (Harrington) Ernst

February 11, 2009

To the Stubbs Family,

I just learned of "Mr. Stubbs" passing, please accept my deepest sympathy for you all.

He could always get a rise out of me during our St. Mary's days with a wink :). What touched me the most, though, was seeing him once years after my St. Mary's days, and his remembering that little ritual.

I'll keep you all in my prayers.
Nadine

Sandy (Cazzetta) Cunningham

February 4, 2009

Bob, So sorry to hear of your father's passing. I remember him from St. Mary's School days - hard to believe so many years have gone by! My condolences to you and Pat and your family. Mr. Stubbs will be in my prayers.

Linda Gouzounis

February 3, 2009

Bob, Pat and Family - I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. Hold his memory close to your heart. Our deepest sympathies to you all. Love, Linda, Chris and Family

Deb

January 30, 2009

Our hearts go out to family and friends.

'Stubbs' was a good friend and a fun person to be around. We have many great memories of Bob & 'WW' when they came to Bayville NJ.

What 'fish'stories will be shared now that they are together again!

Larry & Deb Thompson [ Whitey's Landing]

Dennis Brophy

January 29, 2009

Bob was a great man.When I was a student at St Mary's back in 1962 I,would help Bob set up chairs and tables in the school gym for events.To this day I,don't think I have ever folded and unfolded as many tables and chairs in my life.He always did it with a smile and would laugh and joke all through the work.He will be missed.

Lorna Castner

January 29, 2009

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Brian Brophy

January 29, 2009

Bob was a great guy. I have many memories of him as I was an early teen in his days at St. Mary's. He would let us drive his jeep around the grounds even though we were only thirteen. It was good times and Bob with his ever present smile made them even better.

Karen Abbruzzese

January 28, 2009

Bob and Family,

So sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless and may the good memories bring you comfort in the days to come.

Ann (Slattery) Greenspun and Family

January 28, 2009

I first met "Mr. Stubbs" 48 years ago when I walked the same path to St. Mary's School every day. His residence was close to the school, and although he was busy with work, he always managed to greet us nerdy kids with a smile and a wave. What a warm welcome before we entered class! Who knew that many years later his son would marry my youngest sister. I will always remember the courtesy and respect he extended to all.
Deepest sympathy to all his family and special friends....

Peppy Castner Hatch

January 28, 2009

To Bob's Family:

I was so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My deepest sympathies to you all. Bob was a great friend to my Dad and our family for alot of years. I'll always remember his great smile, sense of humor and tolerance of my Dad. I regret that I can't personally pay my respects.

Anne Morin Morin

January 28, 2009

To Bob's Family.

Sadden to hear of Bobs passing. We had been friends for many years and also worked together at Jeannie Erectors. Remembering all the good times. Bob, you will be missed.

Peggy Castner-Romano

January 28, 2009

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you during this difficult time. Bob worked and was a close, dear friend of my Dad for many, many years, which is how I got to know Bob. He was a terrific man with that wonderful smile. I can't say enough about him...but can say he will be surely missed! So I think about now, he and my Dad are having that drink,while planning their next fishing trip. I will always remember him..My prayers are with you and God Bless, Bob.

bill castner jr.

January 28, 2009

to bobs family i am sorry for your loss. bob was a great guy. i spent alot of time working,fishing,and partying with him this is a great loss. words cannot express my feelings.

Erin Carducci

January 28, 2009

Bob and Family..

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I just met him about a month ago, a what a great guy he was. My thoughts are with you during this very hard time.

John Broughal

January 28, 2009

Worked With Robert for 20+ years while with Bill Castner
God bless him And you the family

James Ahern

January 28, 2009

I am so sorry for the passing of Bob, he was truly one of the good guys.

Jeannie Picano

January 27, 2009

My deepest sympathy to Bob's family. I knew Bob since I was a little girl and years later worked with him at Jeannie Erectors. He was always a joy to be around, joking and laughing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. He will truly be missed by all.

BILL LEE

January 27, 2009

SORRY TO HEAR OF BOB'S PASSING, HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US IRONWORKERS, HIM AND BILL C WILL BE HAVING A COLD ONE ABOUT NOW

January 27, 2009

Bob...So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts at this time of sorrow.

J.P. Abbruzzese and Family

Tom & Sheryll Elwood

January 27, 2009

Bob, Pat and family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

frank smith

January 27, 2009

Bob worked on many conctruction projects with me and he was one with a smile and a joke with whoever would listen.

My deepest sypathy for all Bob's relatives and friends. I am very sad to lose a friend like Bob was to me.

Newington Memorial Funeral Home

January 27, 2009

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

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