Robert A. Whitcomb

Robert A. Whitcomb, 92 of Old Lyme passed away peacefully with his beloved wife and daughters by his side on Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born August 22, 1932 in New London, Connecticut to the late Frank S. Whitcomb and Ignacia (Jordan) Whitcomb. He grew up in Groton, Connecticut and went on to get his bachelor's degree from University of Connecticut. Robert served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Robert met the love of his life Patricia (Grogan) in 1966 while working at United Bank and Trust. They married in 1967 and moved to Old Lyme where they raised their two loving daughters, Kimberly A. Whitcomb of Old Saybrook, CT and Jean-Marie Harvey (Mickey) of Old Saybrook, CT. Robert retired from Southern New England Telephone Company in 1995 after 20 years.

Robert was a faithful member of Christ the King Church in Old Lyme where he served as Eucharistic Minister and other positions as assigned. He was a member of the Mens Club and rarely said no when asked to help. Robert was a founding member of the Lyme Old Lyme Lions Club where he was active member until his passing. He gave much of his time to his community, always with a smile on his face. Robert was a devoted Huskies fan, as anyone knows. He never missed watching “his girls” play.

Robert had many hobbies and was a very talented artist. He spent countless hours taking watercolor classes at the Lyme Old Lyme Senior Center where he will be dearly missed. His family has many of his beautiful paintings in their homes and offices.

Robert is survived by his loving wife Patricia of 57 years, his two daughters Kimberly and Jean-Marie, son in-law Michael (Mickey) Harvey and, his pride and joy, grandchildren Lydia Harvey of Altona, NY and Spencer Harvey of Old Saybrook, CT. He is also survived by his dear sister Nacia Patterson of Waterford, CT. He was predeceased by his brother Selden J. Whitcomb of Lincoln, RI. Robert is also survived my many brother- and sister in-laws and many nieces and nephews from the Grogan, Whitcomb and DiBella families.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Christ the King Church, 1 McCurdy Road in Old Lyme, CT on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 12:00pm. The rendering of Military Honors will immediately follow the Mass on the grounds of the church. A reception will follow in Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Robert’s name.