Robert Lee Rundall

KENT — Robert Lee Rundall, 80, a lifelong resident of Kent, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in his home. Born on May 23, 1944, in Sharon, he was the son of the late Wesley and Rose Lena (Devaux) Rundall. On June 14, 1969, he married Margaret “Susie” Goodsell who died on May 8, 2022.

Robert was an aviation electrician for the Navy and returned home after 4 years to work for Sikorsky, based in Bridgeport. He went on to work for the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation as a mechanic. He retired from there and for the next 30 years, Mr. Rundall was a self-employed carpenter who owned and operated Rundall Construction, and finally retiring in 2022. Mr. Rundall also spent a great majority of his life on a farm. He was an avid farmer and loved his cows.

Mr. Rundall is survived by his son, James Rundall and his wife, Jessie, of Kent, and a granddaughter, Melanie Rundall of Kent.

His favorite past time was cheering on his granddaughter, Melanie, from the bleachers of a hockey rink or on the side of a lake at a crew race. His face would light up immediately when she walked into any room and nothing else mattered. He was a very gentle man with very few things to say, but talking about his granddaughter was his favorite topic and always put a smile on his face.
Besides his parents and wife, he was predeceased by a son, William Rundall, and a brother, Gordon Rundall.

There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scout Troop #11, c/o Randy O’Rourke, P.O. Box 84, Kent, CT 06757. To send the family an online condolence, please visit www.hufcutfuneralhome.com.

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