Robert A. "Bob" Williams

Robert A. "Bob" Williams obituary, Colchester, CT

Robert A. "Bob" Williams

Robert Williams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, Inc. - Colchester on Oct. 12, 2022.

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Robert A. Williams, Sr. 63, of Colchester, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, October 10, 2022. Bob was a beloved husband, father, and friend to many. He was born on April 21, 1959 in New London, the son of the late William and Catherine (Borys) Williams. Bob grew up in Colchester, and was a graduate of Bacon Academy. After his time, Bob spent some time at a technical school before going to work as a machinist with Electric Boat. Later on, he started his own company working as an arborist at Bob's Tree Service. Bob recently "retired" and enjoyed spending his time traveling in his beloved camper, hunting, and fishing. Bob was also an avid animal lover who enjoyed bring his dogs on his adventures with him. Bob is survived by his wife Ruth Williams (Dettore); his son, Robert J. Williams; step-children, David and his fiancé Mathieu, Holly and her boyfriend Timothy, Brian and his wife Jacqueline; his sister Pamela Bowman and husband Todd as well as his brother Bruce Williams and his wife Denise, and also numerous other extended family and friends.
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