Ralph W. Robar

Ralph Wesley Robar, 90, of East Hartford, loving husband of 63 years of Claudette T. (Trottier) Robar, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at his home surrounded by his caring family. Born in Brentwood, NH on May 2, 1933, a son of the late Charles E. and Ethel (Merrill) Robar, he had resided in East Hartford for the past 64 years. Ralph was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a Custodian by the town of East Hartford Board of Education for 17 years. He was a talented woodworker and gardener who took pride in his yard. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and UConn Women’s basketball team. He also was a fan and a supporter of East Hartford youth sports and Windsor youth sports. Most of all, Ralph was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who cherished his time spent with his entire family, especially his grandchildren at their sporting events and school activities.

Along with his beloved wife Claudette, Ralph is survived by his five children, Kevin M. Robar and his wife Rachel of East Hartford, Leonard P. Robar and his wife Lori of Spencer, MA, Raymond M. Robar and his wife Eva of Windsor, Corinne A. Robar and her spouse Todd Tofil of East Hartford, Matthew C. Robar and his spouse Amanda Mills of Hampton Bays, NY; nine special grandchildren, Krista Stratton, David Robar, Kayli Jost, Jared Tofil, Jason Robar, Peter Robar, Elijah Murzin-Robar, Lucas Tofil, Jacob Robar; and one adored great-granddaughter, Raelynn Stratton. And several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Besides his parents, Ralph was predeceased by all of his siblings, Ann Coco, Arnold Robar, Joseph Robar, Mildred McGuirk, and Jessie Flanders.

Funeral Service will be Wednesday (January 31st) at 11 am at the D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford. Burial with military honors will follow at Silver Lane Cemetery, (Section G), East Hartford. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home chapel on Tuesday (January 30th) from 4 - 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ralph’s name may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284 or the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852. For online expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopoeh.com.