Obituary for Robert "Bob" Dennis
Lakeville – Robert Lawrence Dennis, 76, a lifelong area resident died peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Sharon Hospital with his loving wife and beloved daughter at his bedside. Mr. Dennis was a retired self-employed plumber. He owned and operated Robert L. Dennis Plumbing for over 30 years and retired in 2016 following a total of over 50 years in the trade.
Born August 16, 1945 in Sharon, CT he was the son of the late Edward and Cora (Klein) Dennis. He attended Housatonic Valley Regional High School and served his country in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968 during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in a combat zone, the Good Conduct Medal and the Expert Marksmanship Ribbon in addition to his Honorable Discharge. On May 18, 1968 he married the love of his life, Nora Meehan at Immaculate Conception Church in Amenia, NY. Mrs. Dennis survives at home in Lakeville. Bob was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed deer hunting and traveling in his spare time. Bob and Nora especially liked traveling to Lido Beach in Florida and to Bermuda. Bob loved a good bonfire and was an avid antique clock collector for many years. He was a life member of the Millerton and Lakeville American Legions and will forever be remembered as a husband and father who always put others needs before his own. He was selfless and giving man who cherished his family and they will forever be grateful for the blessings that were bestowed upon them. Bob will dearly missed by his adoring family and his many dear friends.
In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his daughter, Tammy VanDeusen and her life companion David Ambrozaitis of Winsted, CT; his granddaughter, Colleen VanDeusen Langs of Lakeville and her husband, David Langs, two great grandsons, Travis Beyus and Jordan Langs of Lakeville; a brother, Peter Dennis of Canaan and his brother in law Michael Meehan and several nieces and nephews and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by several siblings.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 11am at Immaculate Conception Church, (where 54 years prior Bob and Nora were married, a true love story), 4 Lavelle Road, Amenia, NY. Rev. Godfrey will officiate. Burial with U.S. Army Honors will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Cobble Road, Salisbury, CT. Memorial contribution may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at St.Jude.org Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. To send an online condolence to the family, send flowers or plant a tree in Bob’s memory please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com
Born August 16, 1945 in Sharon, CT he was the son of the late Edward and Cora (Klein) Dennis. He attended Housatonic Valley Regional High School and served his country in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968 during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in a combat zone, the Good Conduct Medal and the Expert Marksmanship Ribbon in addition to his Honorable Discharge. On May 18, 1968 he married the love of his life, Nora Meehan at Immaculate Conception Church in Amenia, NY. Mrs. Dennis survives at home in Lakeville. Bob was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed deer hunting and traveling in his spare time. Bob and Nora especially liked traveling to Lido Beach in Florida and to Bermuda. Bob loved a good bonfire and was an avid antique clock collector for many years. He was a life member of the Millerton and Lakeville American Legions and will forever be remembered as a husband and father who always put others needs before his own. He was selfless and giving man who cherished his family and they will forever be grateful for the blessings that were bestowed upon them. Bob will dearly missed by his adoring family and his many dear friends.
In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his daughter, Tammy VanDeusen and her life companion David Ambrozaitis of Winsted, CT; his granddaughter, Colleen VanDeusen Langs of Lakeville and her husband, David Langs, two great grandsons, Travis Beyus and Jordan Langs of Lakeville; a brother, Peter Dennis of Canaan and his brother in law Michael Meehan and several nieces and nephews and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by several siblings.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 11am at Immaculate Conception Church, (where 54 years prior Bob and Nora were married, a true love story), 4 Lavelle Road, Amenia, NY. Rev. Godfrey will officiate. Burial with U.S. Army Honors will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Cobble Road, Salisbury, CT. Memorial contribution may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at St.Jude.org Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. To send an online condolence to the family, send flowers or plant a tree in Bob’s memory please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com