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Robert Shaffer Obituary
January 11, 1927 - July 24, 2025
Putnam – Robert Anthony Shaffer Sr. died peacefully the afternoon of July 24, 2025 at Matulitus Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was the loving husband of the late Irene F. Shaffer. Born in New Haven, he was the son of the late Gladis Tuttle and William Shaffer.
Mr. Shaffer joined the Navy at 17 years old and served in the South Pacific at the end of WWII. After the war, he married, started a family and earned his Bachelor's Degree in finance, from the University of New Haven. He retired as manager of the purchasing department at the University of Connecticut, where he worked for 17 years. Prior to that, he worked for 20 years at the New Haven Savings Bank, obtaining the title of assistant manager.
Mr. Shaffer learned to fly, becoming a pilot in the years leading up to his retirement. He was co-owner of a Cessna 150 two seater plane and enjoyed flying with anyone who wanted to experience the joy he felt while up in the air. Mr. Shaffer was also a counselor for Al Anon.
Mr. Shaffer enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and friends. He loved playing cards and board games, as well as travel.
Robert is survived by his four children; Robert Jr. and his wife Lisa of Wolfeboro New Hampshire, Susan Kachur and her husband David of Putnam, Timothy and his wife Deborah of Griswold, Christopher of Killingly; 9 grandchildren Eric, Rory, Natasia, Jenilee, Julia, Hunter, Andrew, Timothy and Thomas. Twenty one great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother William Shaffer, son Phillip and granddaughter Jessica.
Relatives and family are invited to visit with Robert's family from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church Street, Putnam CT 06260. A funeral home service will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by a Graveside Service at St. Mary Cemetery in Putnam. For Memorial Guestbook, please visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
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Jeanne Warner
August 1, 2025
To the family of Bob Shaffer: I was 17 years old - just out of high school (1963) and my first job was in the insurance dept. of Conn. Savings Bank. Bob was the Asst. Mgr. there and he was so nice to me and to everyone. The mgr. was kind of on the grouchy side but Bob's kindness and personality buffered that for all of us that worked in the dept. Not to mention he was so handsome!! I am so very sorry for your loss - what a wonderful age he lived to be. RIP Bob - God Bless!
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