Robert F. Edmunds, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert “Bob” F. Edmunds, Jr. was born on May 20, 1944, in Hartford, CT to his beloved parents, Robert F. Edmunds, Sr. and Dorothy M. Edmunds (formerly St. Germain) of West Hartford, CT. “Bob” attended West Hartford Public Schools and graduated with honors from Hall High School where he captained the varsity soccer, basketball, and golf teams. Bob attended Merrimack College (1962-1966) in Andover, MA., where he majored in business and graduated with honors as well, and ultimately served on the Board of Trustees. While at Merrimack, Bob met the love of his life, Mary Louise Edmunds (formerly Donahue) and the couple was married on February 25, 1967. Bob and Mary Lou went on to raise three children, Kristen Ann Settelmeyer, Robert F. Edmunds, III, and Julie Ann Sopp. In addition, Bob earned an MBA with honors from the University of Hartford. A gifted golfer, Bob was past president of the Farmington Country Club (1985) and a member of the Hartford Golf Club. Bob was owner and Chairman of Edmunds Gages, a designer and builder of custom measuring equipment founded in 1950 by his father. A proud board member of Farmington Bank, Bob served with distinction from 1989 to 2011. In addition to his wife and three children, Bob is survived by his sons-in-law, Douglas Bradford Settelmeyer, Sr. of Marblehead, MA., David A. Sopp of Winchester, MA; five grandchildren: Brad, Kate, and Abby Settelmeyer, Lauren, and Morgan Sopp, who were the light of his life; and three sisters, Elizabeth Kalliney of Bonita Springs, Fl., Susan Staecker of Lexington, MA., and Judith A. Edmunds of Bonita Springs, FL. Bob loved his family deeply and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. A devout Catholic, Bob with Mary Lou worked hard to impart virtues of kindness and charity to their children and grandchildren and led by example. Bob will be deeply missed by his family and friends but he will not be forgotten. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to FAVARH, 225 Commerce Dr., Canton, CT 06019-2478. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 3rd in St. Peter Claver Church, 47 Pleasant St., West Hartford. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com

Robert F. Edmunds, Jr.

April 26, 2017