Robert Charles Averill, 86, longtime resident of East Hartford, passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 29, 2019. Robert was the beloved husband of Vera (Chambers) Averill. He was born on July 13, 1932 in Portland, Maine, a son of the late Peter and Margaret (Greify) Averill.
Robert proudly served in the United States Navy. Bob enjoyed vacationing with his family in Gloucester, MA. and New Hampshire and he loved to walk and hike.
He will be dearly missed by his loving Vera, his daughter Lisa Burnat, grandchildren Michelle Brown Gasper, Dwaine Deicke, Jonathan Burnat, Jessica Burnat and great granddaughter Claire Deicke.
Robert is predeceased by his daughters Linda Brown and Joanne Sorenson.
Services will be held at the family home. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com
