Robert Shaffer's obituary , Passed away on July 24, 2025 in Putnam, Connecticut

Robert Shaffer

January 11, 1927 - July 24, 2025 (98 years old)

Putnam, Connecticut

Robert Shaffer's obituary , Passed away on July 24, 2025 in Putnam, Connecticut

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Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes & Cremation Service

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Robert Shaffer

January 11, 1927 - July 24, 2025 (98 years old)

Putnam, Connecticut

Robert Shaffer Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 24, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Robert Shaffer of Putnam, Connecticut. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Robert Shaffer or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his wife Irene F. Shaffer; his parents, Gladis Tuttle and William Shaffer; his brother William Shaffer; his son Phillip; and his granddaughter Jessica.

He is survived by: his children, Robert Jr. (Lisa), Susan Kachur (David) of Putnam, Timothy (Deborah) of Griswold and Christopher of Killingly; and his grandchildren, Eric, Rory, Natasia, Jenilee, Julia, Hunter, Andrew, Timothy and Thomas. He is also survived by Twenty one Great Grandchildren, two Great Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Gilman & Valade Funeral Homes (104 Church St, Putnam, CT 06260). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the St. Mary Cemetery - Putnam (218 Providence St, Putnam, CT 06260).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes & Cremation Service



Thu

Aug 07

Visitation

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gilman & Valade Funeral Homes
104 Church St, Putnam, CT 06260

Thu

Aug 07

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Gilman & Valade Funeral Homes
104 Church St, Putnam, CT 06260

Thu

Aug 07

Graveside service

12:00 PM

St. Mary Cemetery - Putnam
218 Providence St, Putnam, CT 06260

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