Obituary: Robert Thayer Scranton, 88, of Guilford

GUILFORD, CT - (From Guilford Funeral Home) Robert Thayer Scranton, 88, lifetime resident of Guilford passed away peacefully on September 25th at home in the presence of family. Robert was born in Guilford on September 27, 1931 to Leroy and Ruth (Thayer) Scranton.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Carolyn (Floyd) Scranton, daughter Nancy and Philip Meteer of Townsend MA, son Robert Jr and Sara (Mena) of Killingworth, and son Bruce and Lecia (Rusconi) of Guilford.

He is also survived by grandchildren Ruth, Janelle, Sarah, Erica, Lindsey, Audrey, and Kyle, step grandchildren Romina and Daniela, 6 great grandchildren, brother James of Taylorsville UT, and sister Betty Ludington of Guilford. Predeceased by his parents, brother Leroy Jr., and sister Florence.

Bob worked as a carpenter and foreman for the George C Field Company of Madison and Clark Corporation of Essex for most of his career. As a jack-of-all-trades he loved to work with his hands on all projects big and small, from tinkering with cuckoo clocks to building his lifelong Guilford residence and a VT cabin.

He enjoyed the outdoors in all seasons boating, blue fishing, skiing, hiking, snowmobiling, and hang gliding. Everything was a result of his hard work but Bob was a kid at heart and loved to entertain the children and help them grow.

His boundless energy continued thru retirement as he kept busy with daily walks, cutting firewood, pinochle, bird watching, toying with solar energy and gardening.

Private graveside services will be held in North Guilford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, Sachem Hollow, 310 State St, Guilford or VNA Community Hospice, 753 Boston St, Guilford.