ROBERT GIDEON NYSTROM

NYSTROM, Robert Gideon Age 91, most recently of Dover, MA, died peacefully on August 25, 2022, with family by his side. Robert was a native and lifelong resident of Glastonbury, CT, where he lived with his wife of 62 years, Jane Hemingway Carrier, who predeceased him in January 2020. For the past two years, Robert lived with his son, William, his daughter-in-law, Suzanne, and their children, Maddie, Lily, and Hazel. Robert is also survived by his beloved daughter, Sarah R. Nystrom (Doug) of Turbeville, SC, and her children, Dustin (Lani) and Daniel Aston. Robert was a proud member of the Glastonbury High School Class of 1949, and helped with reunions through his 70th reunion in 2019. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War at Keeler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MI. He received a degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Hartford, and worked at Pratt & Whitney and then Loctite Corporation for much of his career. He holds several manufacturing patents. In 2005, Robert returned to school and in 2009, at age 78, graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a Master's Degree in technology education. He went on to become an Adjunct Professor at Tunxis Community College in Farmington where he taught engineering and robotics courses until the age of 86. Robert lived a life of service. He was twice elected to the Glastonbury Town Council and was Chairman of the Glastonbury Zoning Board of Appeals. He served as President of the Green Cemetery Association and the Orchard Hill Club. Robert was a lifelong member, deacon, and liturgist at the First Church of Christ, Congregational. A Memorial Service will be held for Robert on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Wellesley, MA, where he worshipped for the past three years. There will be a private interment at Glastonbury Green Cemetery. Donations in his honor can be made to St. Andrews Church, Wellesley, to support the ministry and work of the Parish. For online guestbook, gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781 235 4100