Obituary: Robert Eells Nettleton, 85, of Clinton

From Swan Funeral Home

Robert Eells Nettleton, 85, of Clinton, CT died on February 14, at home. He was born in New Haven to the late Donald Edward and Mary Eells Nettleton.

Robert lived for many years in Cheshire before moving to Clinton. A graduate of Yale University in 1954, he was employed as a Mortgage Banker at the Lomas & Nettleton Co. in New Haven. He also attended Northwestern University for his M.B.A. He taught Real Estate and Property Management. Robert was on the President's Advisory Council for the Small Business Administration.

Robert enjoyed swimming, figure skating, camping and sailing with his family; acting and singing in several groups: Cheshire Community Theater, Cappella Cantorum, The Choral Club of Clinton, and Shoreline Chorale.

Robert and his wife of 63 years, Jane (Russell) have five children, 13 grandchildren, and a great grandson. Kimball and Yen, Katherine and Laura; Kristen and Carroll, Susanna, Jessica, and Joanna; Robert, Jr. and Elizabeth, Sarah and Scott, Bert (Robert III), Donald and Shelly and great grandson Declan; Katherine and Jim, James IV, Margaret (Molly), and Matthew; James and Laura, Regina and James, Jr.

A long-time member of First Church, Clinton, a celebration of Robert's life will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM, at the church with reception to follow. 55 Church Road, off of Route 1, across from the Town Hall.

Donations may be made to The Parkinson's Disease Foundation.

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