Name: Visitation for Robert F. "Bob" Cremin
Start: 2017-01-22T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
Location: North Haven Funeral Home, Inc.

WALLINGFORD - Robert F. "Bob" Cremin, 83, of Wallingford, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret "Peggy" Augur Cremin.

Robert was born in New Haven on June 11, 1933, son of the late Maurice and Helen Meany Cremin; served his country faithfully in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War; worked for the Department of Transportation, and then Southern Connecticut State University for 34 years before retiring from State Service in 1992, then continued to work at his cherished Olde Gate Farm, greeting customers with joy at his farm stand for over 20 years; was an active parishioner, including a member of the parish council and worked as the sexton at St. Monica's Church for 35 years; was a 4-H club leader and happily volunteered at their annual fair. Robert was a generous proud Irishman who opened his house to all and was devoted to family and faith.

He was the father of William (Diane) Cremin, Regina Cremin, James Cremin, all of Wallingford, Maurette C. (Josh) Fischer, Pound Ridge N.Y., and Celeste (Stephen) Cremin-Endes, of Guilford; grandfather of Liam and Tommy Cremin, Sawyer and Nate Fischer, Clarissa, Jonah and Caleb Cremin-Endes.

His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., Monday, Jan. 23, at 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Monica's Church at 10 a.m. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Sunday, Jan. 22, from 3 to 7 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to SARAH Inc., 556 Washington Ave., North Haven, CT 06473 for the developmentally challenged.

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Published by The Record-Journal on Jan. 21, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Cremin

19 Entries

February 13, 2017

For years I passed by the farm and often thought I should stop fo buy eggs. Finally a couple of years ago I did. What a joy to meet Mr. Cremin! He had a spark in his eye and I always felt happy after our conversations and egg exchange. I also was a school nurse like Mrs. Cremin. I actually bought eggs the week he passed and was saddened to read of his passing. I know he's in the Lords care. Your family truly we're blessed!
May God keep you in his care!
Deb Mckenzie

Bob and Natalie Hadley

February 10, 2017

My name is also Bob, 59, from Branford. My wife of seven months Natalie and I just met Bob this past fall when we started buying his eggs, honey, a pumpkin, and some Elderberry jam. We visited him a few times and were struck by his openness and cheerful hospitality. His trust was evident in the cash box he left out in the barn for us to put money into. For years, I've passed by his farm, saw the white picket fence, the inviting signs to buy eggs and other produce...but I never stopped. Finally, at my wife's urging, we stopped and had a wonderful time. Bob showed us his chickens and explained how he buys them through the mail each fall, I think he said over a hundred of them! He said in the last batch they had sent him a rooster by mistake, but he kept him anyway. He had a wonderful sense of humor. We had just gotten to know him and we were looking forward to more visits. What is very strange is I was on my way to work in Farmington and as I passed his home, I saw the ambulance in the driveway and the paramedics were taking him out of the house and putting him in the ambulance on a stretcher. He was sitting up and looked conscious so I was hoping it was just a scare. A few days ago, I passed by on my way to work during the day and saw the "Closed" sign outside and knew that wasn't good. I hadn't heard that he had passed. When I came home that night, I saw the one candle in the upstairs right window and knew that was in remembrance of Bob and he must not be with us anymore. Whoever did that, it was a moving tribute. I really needed to write this to express how in the few short visits we had with him, he impacted our lives, and from all these other postings, many others as well. You are missed, Bob.

Susan

February 5, 2017

My sincerest condolences to the Cremin family. I have lived in Northford for 38 years and have been buying my eggs from Bob and family for most of them. Bob was such a kind and gentle man. He always had a sparkle in his eye and a smile on his face. He went out of his way to greet his customers and exchange a few pleasant words. He will be miss by so, so many. RIP Bob.

Katherine

January 25, 2017

In the loss of a loved one, we need to seek God's Word and His love will help to endure the pain we feel. 1 Thessalonians 4:14.

January 25, 2017

I offer my condolence to the Cremin family. Please find comfort in reading
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

We Burnette

January 25, 2017

My condolences to the Cremin family. May theGod of comfort,comfort and encourage you during all your trails. 2 Corinthains 1:3,4

January 24, 2017

I send my sincere condolences during this very difficult time. May you all find comfort from the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14.

Gordon

January 23, 2017

After driving by the farm for many years we decided to stop and we are very glad we did. The eggs we got were the best, and the man we met put a smile on my wife's and my face. We are glad to have met him, will always remember him and are very sorry for your loss.

Mark N Ryan

January 22, 2017

Since moving to Wallingford in 2007 we enjoyed being able to buy fresh eggs and loved chatting with Mr. Cremin. He was a wonderful person to have in our community and we will miss him.

Susan Melia

January 22, 2017

I am saddened to read of the passing of this wonderful man. Kind and caring, Bob let me know each time I stopped by for eggs that he was praying for me in my battle with cancer. I take solace in knowing you are together again with your wife. Rest In Peace Bob. To your family, how lucky you were to have had him, my deepest condolences.

Amanda Mullane

January 21, 2017

Bob,
You will be so missed. Living across the street for 24 years brings back so many memories.
My condolences to the Cremin family.

Jean schwartz

January 21, 2017

So sorry for your loss. I worked with Bob at Southern and he was a great, helpful man.

Robert and Joan Rancourt

January 21, 2017

We would like to offer condolences to all the Cremin family. Bob would always save us jumbo eggs whenever we would call the night before. We will miss him.

Debby and Jeff Carter

January 21, 2017

We are so sorry to hear of Bobs passing. It has always been a pleasure to stop by at the farm for eggs, a warm smile and pleasant conversation. We will miss him greatly.

January 21, 2017

Prayers for the Cremin family. I am sorry for your loss. Terry (Parise) Green

Elaine Larson

January 21, 2017

I had the privilege of purchasing eggs and vegetables from Mr and Mrs Cremin over many years. They always greeted me with huge smiles and gentility. i was stunned when I learned Mrs Cremin had passed away and equally so today on Mr. Cremin's passing. My deepest sympathy to their family; I will miss the smiles and pleasant conversations.

Larry Lazaroff

January 21, 2017

So sorry to learn of the loss. What a wonderful man and wonderful family. My condolences.

Penny Barsch

January 21, 2017

Visits to purchase eggs from Bob always provided me with a feeling of being welcomed and brought me back to a time when life was more gentle. I will miss his smile. I am sorry for the loss of this special man.

Paula Dringoli

January 20, 2017

Dear Regina, Jimmy, Bill, Diane, Liam, and Tommy,

We are truly sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. Bob's kindness was genuine, and he will be missed dearly.

With deepest sympathy,
Doug, Paula and Daniel Dringoli

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