Robert Burns Burden

Robert Burns Burden
Robert "Bob" Burden passed away on July 4, 2023. He was the devoted husband of Cynthia (Carlson) Burden.Bob was born in New Milford on February 16, 1936, son of the late Clarence and C. Elvira (Beaton) Burden. A graduate of New Milford High School, Class of 1954, he went on to serve in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. Bob was employed for 35 years by the Connecticut Department of Transportation as a Construction Engineer, retiring in 1992. He was very involved in the community over the years as an active member of St. Peter's Masonic Lodge #21 in New Milford, was a leader of the New Milford 4-H Dairy Club, and was a member of the Litchfield County 4-H Foundation. Bob was a former president of the Bridgewater Center Cemetery, secretary of the Bridgewater Historical Society, and volunteered at the Bridgewater Fair. Bob loved singing in the choir, in both the First Congregational Church of New Milford and the Bridgewater Congregational Church. His bass voice is missed by many.
Bob's family would like to acknowledge the staff at Village Crest Nursing Home for their care and compassion given to Bob during his stay. Bob is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Carlson) Burden, his children, Deborah Buczek of Texas, Pamela Downs of Warren, Alicia Lord of Virginia, Catherine Flynn of Bridgewater, and Joan Rich of Rhode Island, his sister, Doris Curtiss of New Milford, his brother, Donald Burden of New Jersey, seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours were held at Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge Street, New Milford, on Sunday, July 9, from 5-7 p.m. The funeral was held at the funeral home on Monday, July 10, at 10:00 a.m. Burial followed in Bridgewater South Cemetery. Contributions in Bob's memory may be made to Bridgewater Congregational Church Book of Remembrance, or St. Peter's Lodge #21.