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Robert Appleton Obituary

North Stonington - Robert S. Appleton Sr., 77, of North Stonington, passed away Feb. 15, 2005, at The Westerly Hospital, Westerly.

Robert was born Sept. 27, 1927, in New London, son of Henry and Elizabeth Smith Appleton.

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1945, serving on the U.S.S Missouri.

He married Beverly Gay on Sept. 22, 1951, at Sacred Heart Church in Groton.

For most of his working career he worked for Electric Boat as a clerk and retired in 1989 after 34 years of service. He was well known for his morning and afternoon rides around Clarks Falls. He was a member of the American Legion Post 152 and had been for 24 years. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing. He loved watching baseball and basketball games and was often seen at the little league and high school.

In addition to his wife Beverly, Robert is survived by five children, Jean Sande, of Williamsburg, Va., Henry Appleton, of Groton, Robert S. Appleton Jr., of North Stonington, Charlene Ferguson, of Westerly, and Marie Blicker, of Pawcatuck; as well as 13 grandchildren and four great-grand children.

Robert was predeceased by three sisters, Harriett Tanner, Elizabeth Nixon and Charlotte Pawlicki; and a brother, Henry Appleton.

Friends and relatives are invited to call at Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic, on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m., and Saturday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. A funeral home service will then be held at 11 a.m., with burial to follow in Elm Grove Cemetery, with Military Honors.

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Published by The Day on Feb. 17, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Appleton

13 Entries

Darlene Livermore

February 27, 2005

Dear Aunt Bev and family,

This is a sad time for all of you. You can hold on to all of the good memories. I know I have a lot and so do all of my children. I even remember one Christmas when I was a little girl, it must have been during the depression. I only remember one present that day "a set of dishes" from Uncle Bob. To this day I think of how thrilled I was to receive those dishes.

The times John and I used to play cards on Saturday nights. The picnics, fireworks with the kids, and way back when Mike and I used to help on weekends with the vegetables. Karen riding from the EB parking lot with Uncle Bob when he was still working at EB. Mike used to see him also and talk with him when he worked at EB. And of course they all loved camping out and while there visiting with you and Uncle Bob. The time he brought Aunt Sade and Aunt Liz down to the campsite in the back of a wagon pulled with the tractor (I think). Colleen and her boys camping out almost a whole summer. They would stop and have chats with him.

So many good times, I can't write about all of them. But we will see each other and reminisce together. We will laugh and we will cry together.

I love you all, Darlene

Anne Thibault

February 27, 2005

Dear Aunt Bev & family, I am so sorry for your loss. Anne Thibault ( Margaret's daughter )

Becky Gay (Rurade)

February 22, 2005

Dear Aunt Bev,

I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Bob. Please let everyone know I'm thinking of you all. Love you and miss you all, Becky

Lori Beckwith-Post

February 20, 2005

Dear Mrs. Appleton and Charlene,

Our thoughts are with you.

With condolances to your entire family,

Lori and Chris Post

James and Cheryl Main

February 20, 2005

Henry and The Appleton Family, I came to know you on Stillman Avenue prior to me meeting James seven years ago. Your Dad and my In-Laws are family. You have many of your Dad's quality's - instead of driving though- you would spend many spring and summer evenings on my Mothers porch with my relatives visiting with the neighbors. Please know your whole family is in our prayers at this time. Bob will be greatly missed by us all on Boombridge and throughout the town. God Bless you.

Conne & Allan VanLew

February 17, 2005

You and Bob were a part of my life for as long as I can remember (even at your wedding). I will always remember the circus and The Little Red Wagon (restaurant) Bob took me for my first milk shake there.

God Bless you and always know we are just a phone call away.

Ethel & Ken Beauchamp

February 17, 2005

We are going to miss Bob's nightly calls. Bev, try to remember all the good years that we all spent together.

God Bless Ethel & Ken

Christy Broccolo

February 17, 2005

Mr.Appleton was one of the kindest people I have ever met. He will be greatly missed in many peoples hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Sherry Main

February 17, 2005

May God be with you during this difficult time...

Mary Main

February 17, 2005

There aren't many memories from my childhood that don't have the Appletons in them. Having the path through the woods to your house was like having a path to a second family. You are in my prayers during this difficult time.

Myra Lewis-Gaylord

February 17, 2005

You're all in my thoughts at this difficult time. I hope that as time goes on your memories will offer comfort.

With sincere sympathy,

Myra

Jody Whipple

February 17, 2005

Oh how we'll all miss seeing that little car driving through our end of Town, or bumping into the "Old, Old Fart" at Stop and Shop or Westerly Packing. There will be that empty seat at the games and at all of the family get togethers.

Your Dad will be greatly missed by everyone, he was a wonderful man and you've all got terrific memories of the times shared. Just think Deb, no more interruptions while your taking your morning showers!!!

Our sympathies and thoughts are with each one of you..

Your friends,

Whip and Jody

Robin Main/Christ

February 17, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Robin

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