Mr. Robert E. (Red) Davidson, Sr., age 86, a resident of 163 Ellington Rd., East Hartford, CT, died on Friday April 5th, at Hartford Hospital. Born in Brattleboro, VT, on April 2nd, 1938, he was the son of the late Lyman and Marjorie (Hamilton) Davidson. Bob received his education in Brattleboro, and was a 1957 graduate of BUHS. Bob joined the US Army in 1958 until 1964. In his leisure time he enjoyed woodworking, vegetable garden, flower beds. Amongst his love of the outdoors he enjoyed hunting, fishing and softball.
Following his marriage to Catherine R. White on April 11, 1973 in Bellows Falls, the couple relocated to East Hartford, CT where they made their home. Bob worked for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for 21 ½ years, retiring August 31st, 1994. Bob was predeceased by his loving wife Kay, his daughter Bonnie Stansberry and also his three sisters Kathy Williams, Marian Akley and Velma Merrifield and brother Lyman Davidson. Robert leaves two children: Robert Jr. and wife Lisa(Elliott) and Kelly Davidson, who he loved dearly. He also leaves his brother David Sr. and his wife Juanita, three grandchildren Sara-Ann, Kristy, Shayne, and five great grandchildren Ian, Christopher, Jacob, Antonio and Sasha Rae. He also leaves brother-in-law and sister-in-law Howard and Mary Crown of VT as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. And many beloved friends.
Calling Hours will be held on April 27, 2024 from 1PM to 3PM. A Funeral Home service will be held immediately after calling hours at 3PM. Burial will be held at a later date in Vermont.
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