Obituary of Robert Walder Randall

Robert Walder Randall, 96, of Charlton, MA formerly of Woodstock, CT, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2013. He was born in Whitman, MA on October 16, 1916 to Ida May (Coots) and Ray Allan Randall. Robert graduated from Whitman High School in 1934 and then went on to receive an accounting and finance degree from Bentley College (University), Waltham, MA. Upon graduation he acquired employment in Putnam, CT with Putnam Mills, Inc. where he was in charge of accounting and financial management. In 1940 he enlisted in the army to join the American involvement with World War II. It was during this time that Robert met a young enlistment office volunteer, Natalie Marie Winterburn, and married her on June 23, 1943. He sought to further his education at Duke University with OCS studies and graduated with rank of second Lieutenant. His assignment was oversees in Asia being stationed in Kuhn Ming and Shanghai, China. After his discharge from the army, he settled his young family in Hoxie, RI. He became employed by Textron, Inc. where his duties were charge of company expansion and the implementation of financial systems in new plants in the United States. Although he was officially listed in the inactive reserves, he was recalled to service in the Korean conflict. He then moved his wife and two daughters to Putnam, CT where they would be closer to family. In 1951 he returned to Putnam to become office manager of Winterburn Manufacturing and Electrical Company. He eventually purchased this company from family members and under his direction expanded usage of the patented DAZIC Electrical Controls internationally. As a successful businessman, Robert became a member of the Board of Directors of the Citizens National Bank. He became Chairman in 1960 and served in this position for some 25 years while the bank expanded to serve the local Windham County population. He donated generously to Day Kimball Hospital, QVCC, Woodstock Academy, St. Philips Episcopal Church, Bentley University and twenty or so additional charities and philanthropies. Bob deeply cared about the value of education and generously endowed funds to educate ten family members thus allowing them a good foundation to succeed in life. He was a lover of classical music and collecting coins and stamps. He was a member of the Elks and within the last years of his life, joined the Masons. He leaves his loving wife of 68 years, Natalie Marie (Winterburn) of Charlton, MA, and his daughters Jennifer Jayne Male (Robert) of Tuxedo, NY and Cynthia Marie Trifone of Putnam, CT. He also leaves three grandsons, Adam Trifone, Joshua Male (wife, Alison) and Jared Male, three great grandchildren Lila, Phoebe and Lucas Male and several nieces and nephews. Grandson, Zachary Trifone, sadly passed in July of 2002. Calling Hours will be Wednesday June 5, 2013 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday June 6, 2013 at 12 (Noon) at the Grove Street Cemetery, 239 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one's choice. To share a memory "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com