It is with great sadness the family of Robert Stott announces his passing on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Avery Heights Nursing Facility in Hartford. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. Robert, "Bob", was born on March 9, 1928 in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Gertrude (Sellins) and William C. Stott. He was raised in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and attended the local schools there. In 1945 during WWII, he proudly served his country in the US Navy as part of an Air-Sea Rescue Unit. After the war Bob attended Allen Airway School of Aeronautics and graduated with an Aircraft and Engine License. He started his career at P&W Aircraft in Experimental Test and remained there until retirement in 1992. A highlight of his life was to be out on his boat fishing in Narragansett Bay in R.I. Bob is survived by his wife, Barbara, of nearly 63 years. He is also survived by his daughter Carol Staron and husband Stanley of Bolton, his loving grandchildren Brittany and Michael, and Brittany's fiancé Mark Rizzo. He is also survived by his nieces in R.I.; Nancy Gillardi, Lynne Janke, Leigh Carr and families and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Ronald, and his son David. Bob was a devoted member of Broadview Community Church in Hartford for 58 years. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 5, at Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield. Calling Hours will be Saturday, March 5 at 10:00 A.M. prior to the Remembrance Service at 11:00 A.M. A burial with full military honors will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. The family would like to give special thanks to Anna Lukas, RN, Nurse Manager of Station 2 in Avery Heights and her entire staff for the gentle compassionate care given to Robert throughout his illness. In lieu of flowers any contributions in memory of Bob can be sent to the Memorial Fund at Broadview Community Church, 45 Oliver St., Hartford, CT 06106. To share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com.