Robert T. Blough
Pawcatuck — Robert Thomas Blough, 93, of Pawcatuck went to be with Jesus on Sept. 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He is predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Mary; and sons, Robert Anthony and Kevin Michael.
Bob was born to Theodore and Mary Blough of Goshen, Ind. He grew up in Goshen and continued to return there to see family and revisit special places from his childhood. Last year he was honored and celebrated by the city on his final visit. Bob was a proud World War II veteran. He served on three aircraft carriers as an Aviation Mechanic and maintained and operated the gun turret on TBM Avenger aircraft. He often said his Navy days were the best days of his early adult life. After leaving the Navy and having a variety of jobs, he spent over 50 years in Real Estate; a career he loved and in which he received numerous awards and accolades. He opened RT Blough Real Estate Brokerage in West Hartford and was also appointed chairman of the Connecticut Real Estate Commission. He was most proud of his family, and loved being a father to his five children, as well as a grandfather and a great-grandfather. He lived a joy-filled life to the fullest! He looked at every experience as a grand adventure and with his ever present, radiant smile.
He leaves behind his daughter, Rosemary Spiers and her husband, Hub; daughter, Robyn Rogala, and her husband, Ron; son, David, and his wife, Cheryl; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many extended family members.
We are grateful for the love and care he received from his doctors, nurses and care teams.
Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at GaffneyDolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. During this time, we look forward to guests sharing how Bob brought joy into their lives. Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at St. Michael’s Church, 60 Liberty St., Pawcatuck, immediately followed by a burial with Full Military Honors at St. Michael Cemetery, Pawcatuck. For online condolences, please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com.