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Robert Lindner Obituary
Robert G. Lindner, 91, died October 26, 2018 at MDI Hospital, Bar Harbor. He was born in Brooklyn, NY December 8, 1926 the son of Robert Jacob and Elsie (Liske) Lindner.
Robert was a resident of Redding, since 1960. He served in the US Army during WWII in the Pacific. Robert had received an Associates Degree from State University of New York at Farmingdale and spent time farming in New York
State and Massachusetts. He worked briefly as a New York State Trooper in Batavia, NY in 1954. He worked for Connecticut Light and Power Co. for 35 years as a lineman. He played on the Industrial Lead softball leagues for many years. He also was a member of the West Redding Volunteer Fire Department for 50+ years, having served during that time as Fire Commissioner.
Robert enjoyed traveling in Europe and throughout the United States with his wife and family. He enjoyed hiking and the beauty of the forest.
He is survived by his children, Colonel Robert K. Lindner USAF and wife June of San Antonio, TX and Laurie Dwyer L.M.C. and husband William J. of Mount Desert, Maine, seven grandchildren, Sean P. Dwyer and wife Jennifer Richardson Dwyer , William Corey Dwyer and wife Susanna Martin Dwyer, Kevin J. Dwyer, Rachel A., David K., Sarah J., and Hannah L. Lindner; and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 66 years, Barbara.
Calling hours will be held 5:00-7:00, November 1, 2018 at Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. November 2, 2018 at St. Joseph Church, Brookfield.
Contributions in Robert's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.
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DONNA FOLEY
November 7, 2018
BOB, AKA"BOBO" WAS LIKE A SECOND FATHER TO ME. HE WAS A MENTOR AT WEST REDDING FIRE DEPT. WE GOT ALONG VERY WELL. WE FOUND OUT THAT WE BOTH ATTENDED FARMINGDALE, BOTH STUDIED AGRICULTURE, WORKED THE SAME JOBS WHILE GOING TO FARMINGDALE... I GRADUATED 30 YEARS AFTER HE DID.WE BOTH REMEMBERED THE AGGIE HAND SHAKE ! SOME HOW WE BOTH ENDED UP IN REDDING CT AND MET AT WRFD! EVERY YEAR WE WOULD GO TO BRIDGEWATER FIREMANS PARADE AND FAIR. BOBO AND I WOULD WALK THROUGH THE BARNS AND TALK"COWS"...WE WOULD BUY A RAFFLE TICKET TO "WIN" A CALF AND TALK ABOUT RAISING IT TOGETHER ON MY FARM!WE NEVER DID WIN...HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED, HE WAS GREATLY LOVED!
Lois Morgan-Gerlach
November 1, 2018
Very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I grew up with Laurie & Bobby. You are in my prayers
Joseph & Chris Hawley
October 31, 2018
So sorry to hesr of Bobs death. We were good friends for 58 years thanks to the fire department Ypur family our in our prayers
Ray Holm
October 30, 2018
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Worked together @ CL&P. Prayers and thoughts to the entire family. God Bless you all. Rest in peace my friend.
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