Robert L. Carver

CARVER, Robert L. Robert L. Carver, beloved husband of Gertrude Baliff Carver died Sunday November 4, 2007. He was born on August 27, 1919 in Jersey City, NJ. He graduated from Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood, NJ, and continued his higher education in NJ. He started his working career by being hired by John Barnes at the original ?Barnes and Nobles? store in NYC. He loved this job as he was an avid reader with a thirst for learning. Later his career took him into Sales and Advertising, working for Remington Rand in NYC, Krueger Brewery in Newark, NJ, and Needham, Harper & Steers, Advertising Agency in NYC. He eventually moved to New England with his family, working for the Narragansett Brewing Co. as an East Coast Manager. After his retirement he joined the Wallace Co. in West Hartford as a Real Estate Agent, a new career he loved for 19 years. Bob enjoyed many activities including being a Scout Master. He enjoyed sailing, playing golf, hiking and travel. He was a Mason for 45 years and an active member of St. James?s Episcopal Church in West Hartford. He was head usher for 9 years, served on many committees, and was especially passionate about St. James?s ?Outreach? program. Bob will be remembered for his kindness, dignity, integrity, and his wonderful sense of humor. He was a man respected by all who knew him, a true ?Gentleman?. He leaves his loving wife, of 63 years, Gertrude , of West Hartford; his son Thomas and his wife Katherine of Hartford; his son Roger and his wife Michelle of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; his grandchildren, Robert and his wife Lise of Montreal, Quebec, Burt and his wife Tracey of Mission, B.C., and Krystina of Hartford; his great grandchildren, Jordan, Ariel, Emmanuelle, and Andrew. His family would like to invite you to celebrate his life at a Memorial Service at St. James?s Episcopal Church on Farmington Ave. and Walden St. in West Hartford on Saturday November 10, 2007 at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in St. James?s Memorial Garden. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer?s Association or St. James?s Memorial Fund. A reception will follow the service. Online messages of remembrance may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com

Robert L. Carver

August 27, 1919 - November 4, 2007