Robert C. Watrous

Robert (Bob) C. Watrous, 73, died on June 3, 2022, after a long battle with cancer at the Hospital of Central Connecticut with his children by his side. He was born April 9, 1949, in New Britain, CT, the son of Iris (Carr) Watrous and Richard Watrous. Bob graduated from EC Goodwin Technical High School, Class of 1967. Following graduation, he served in the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1970. From there he made a career of being a draftsman and also carpentry on the side. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and American Legion. Prior to his illness, he enjoyed bowling and going to the Stafford Springs Speedway and UConn Huskies basketball games. He also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, watching NASCAR, Jeopardy and old western movies. He loved dogs and was also an avid New York Yankees and Giants fan. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Sharon Wotkiewich of Bethel, VT and his beloved dog Suzie. He is survived by two daughters, Christie Watrous Cancel and her husband Wilfredo of Newington, CT, Shelley Kurpaska and her husband Arthur of Wethersfield, CT, and son Shawn Watrous and his wife Jill of Southington, CT; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at New Britain Memorial & Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Avenue, New Britain from 9:00am to 12:00pm. A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family at the Connecticut State Veteran’s Cemetery in Middletown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob’s memory to the Connecticut Humane Society at www.CTHumane.org. For an online memorial, please visit www.NewBritainSagarino.com.