Man of Avon: Robert F. Campbell '64
Robert Franklin Campbell, 72, of Unionville, CT passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28th, 2017. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 30th, 1945 and moved to West Hartford, CT in 1948. He was the son of the late Robert Harold Campbell, MD and Lillian Henks Campbell. Bob graduated from Conard High School, West Hartford, CT in 1963 and from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York in 1968. Upon graduation Bob pursued a career in the insurance industry. He worked in the surety bond division initially at Travelers Insurance, then at Continental Insurance and ultimately retired from CNA after 34 years as Vice President/ Surety Manager. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and he was the secretary of the Hartford Gun Club for several years. He was a diehard New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox Fan. He also enjoyed watching the UCONN Women's Basketball Team. In his free time, Bob enjoyed rides on his Harley through the Litchfield Hills. His favorite joy was spending time with his wonderful wife and creating lifelong memories with his family. He cherished every moment that he spent with his family and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Donna Campbell, his adoring sister, Anne E. Campbell, PhD of Fairfield, CT and his treasured daughter Amy Campbell of Manchester, NH. He also leaves behind his stepson, Donald J. Bighinatti of New Britain, CT, stepdaughter Jessica Boisvert and her husband Cory of Hebron, CT, and his precious grandchildren, Ethan and Carley Boisvert. He was predeceased by his beloved son, Robert A. Campbell. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 4th at 11am at the Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main Street, Unionville, CT 06085. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Unionville, CT. Calling hours will be held Friday, March 3rd from 5-7pm at the Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main Street, Unionville, CT. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Bob's memory to the American Diabetes Association of CT, 2275 Silas Deane Highway, 1st Floor N-Unit 9, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or to the CT Children's Medical Center, 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106.