ROCKVILLE, CT: Robert “Bob” D. Scott-Smith, 64, (1956-2021)
passed away on January 26, 2021. Born on January 29, 1956 to the late Robert Scott-Smith and Shirley Desmond in Greenville, PA. He was a resident of Connecticut for the past five years; having previously lived in Virginia and most of his life in Southwick, MA. Robert served his country in the United States Navy, during peacetime. Presently, he was employed as an engineer and project consultant for CAM Manufacturing in Manchester, CT. He enjoyed spending time on Lake Congamond, at the ocean and any place where there was water. He loved coaching his children’s sports throughout their youth, exploring new breweries, listening to live music, and was an avid sports fan. Most of all , he enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.
He leaves behind his cherished children, Carrie Ertl and her husband Eric, of Lakeville, MN; Sarah Scott-Smith of Southwick; Brian Scott-Smith and his wife Krysten of Agawam. Robert leaves his three sisters, Ann Bessey and her husband Richard of Woronoco, Linda Moynihan of RI, and Beverly Bickford and her husband Michael of Greenville, ME; one brother Thomas Scott-Smith and his wife Lauri of Southwick; one sister-in-law Patricia Johnson of Southampton. He also leaves his five beloved grandchildren, Harper, Blake, Evelyn, Makenzie and Theodore; along with his former spouse Cindy Scott-Smith of Southwick, and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Robert was predeceased by a son Robert Daniel Scott-Smith, by a brother Richard Johnson and sister Jean Smith.
The family will receive friends from 4:00PM to 8:00PM on Thursday (February 4, 2021) at the Southwick Forastiere Family Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick. MASKS MUST BE WORN AND SOCIAL DISTANCING PRACTICED AT ALL TIMES. PLEASE FOLLOW THE POLICY OF THE FUNERAL HOME REGARDING GUEST CAPACITY. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. www.forastiere.com
