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Robert Ellsworth "Bob" Stetson Jr.

1937 - 2020

Robert Ellsworth "Bob" Stetson Jr. obituary, 1937-2020, Pomfret Center, CT

BORN

1937

DIED

2020

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Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory - Putnam

104 Church Street

Putnam, Connecticut

Robert Stetson Obituary

Pomfret Center - Loving father, husband, USN commander, orthopedic surgeon and master gardener, Robert Ellsworth "Bob" Stetson Jr., MD, 83, of Pomfret Center, formerly of Mystic, passed peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. He was loved by his wife, children and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, the late Katherine Louise Stetson, and his parents.

Dr. Bob was a good-hearted man with a zest for life. His hearty laugh and big hugs will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He will be laid to rest in a private graveside service in Fern Hill Cemetery in Hanson, Mass. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260. Memorial donations may be made in Dr. Stetson's name to a charity of your choice. For memorial guestbook, please visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Oct. 23, 2020.

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