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Robert Widger Obituary
He was born in Winchester, Mass. on Sept. 24, 1918.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth Broden Widger; two sons, Marc Toffolon, of Lisbon, N.Y. and Michael Widger and his wife, Diane, of Plainville; and a daughter, Diane Carsley and her husband, Malcomb, of Williamstown, Mass. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Leah, Justin, Devin, Ryan and Heather; and several nieces and nephews, in-laws and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Maude Widger; his brother, Frank Widger; his sister, Florence Widger Lohse; and their spouses. He will always be remembered as "Jolly Bob."
There were no calling hours or funeral services. He donated his body to science at the University of Connecticut Medical School.
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