Robert Burnham

Robert G. Burnham, 55, of South Windsor, passed away on Tuesday, August 21st, 2012 at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness. He was born September 1st, 1956 in Hartford, CT to the late Robert and Eleanor (Hewitt) Burnham. He was raised in East Hartford, graduating from East Hartford High School. He moved to South Windsor in 1983 where he resided for 29 years. Robert worked on the Burnham Family Farm and at East Hartford Sand and Gravel. He will be most remembered for his extraordinary mechanical skills, his quick wit and great sense of humor. He loved to fish and hunt and was quite good at both.

Robert is survived by his three children, Crystal Burnham, Nathan Burnham and Collin Burnham; his brothers Jimmy Burnham and his wife Judy Burnham and many friends and extended family members.

Funeral services are in the care of Newkirk and Whitney Funeral Home. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

To leave an online condolence please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com

Miss Me But Let Me Go

-Author: Unknown

When I come to the end of the road

and the sun has set on me,

I want no rites in a gloom filled room,

why cry for a soul set free.

Miss me a little--but not too long,

and not with your head bowed low,

Remember the love that we once shared,

miss me--but let me go.

For this is a journey that we all must take,

and each must go alone.

It's all a part of the Master's plan,

a step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick of heart,

go to the friends we know.

And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds,

miss me--but let me go.