Robert Donat Dumond

Robert Donat Dumond, more fondly known as Bob, of Colchester and formerly of East Hartford and Manchester, passed away on February 7, 2023 at Kimberly Hall in Windsor where he had recently been residing. He was 82 years old. Bob was born on December 14, 1940 on Lille, ME, a son of Romule and Aline (Corbin) Dumond. He married his beloved wife Blanche "Bee" Mull on January 1, 1988. The couple made their home in Colchester and shared 32 years of marriage before she predeceased him on March 29, 2020. Bob was a proud veteran and patriot, serving with the US Army and participation with the American Legion, Adler-Boluck Post 6990 Colchester. He retired several years ago after a varied career with Reed Construction in Manchester, Central Paving in S. Windsor, Dadarion Brothers in Windsor, Pratt & Whitney in E. Hartford and he also owned and operated a cleaning service with Bee in Colchester. In his free time, Bob was a tractor enthusiast. He loved fixing things or working outdoors. Bob will be remembered fondly as a kindhearted, hardworking man who loved his family and was a loyal protector of animals. He leaves his daughter, Wenda Dumond of Ellington; a sister, Jean and her husband Don Dube of Vernon; three grandchildren, Joshua Dumond of Sarasoto, FL, Bryan Dumond of Montville, CT, Carly Moody of Ellington, CT; a great grandson, Dominick Dumond of Mansfield; a nephew, Dean Desjardins; a niece, Kelly Harvey; and many extended family members and friends. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Bella Davis. A graveside funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the State Veterans Cemetery on Bow Lane in Middletown with full military honors. Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org/ct or to the CT Humane Society www.cthumane.org The Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home of Colchester has been entrusted with care of arrangements. To share a memory or express a condolence to the family, please visit: www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com
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