ROBERT JEAN MANY

RUTLAND — Robert Jean Many, 92, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at The Pines of Rutland.

He was born on Sept. 13, 1931, in New Haven, the son of Jean and Clara Cry Many.

Robert is preceeded in death by his parents; a daughter, Phyllis; and siblings Raymond, Peter, Helen, Mary, Doris and Agnes.

He had a love of music and played many instruments: guitar, violin, mandolin, banjo and harmonica. Also, he played baseball and horseshoes, and bowled and hunted.

He served in the army during the Korean war.

He is survived by sons, David and spouse Liz, Darrell and spouse Diane, Mike and spouse Diane, Paul and spouse Deb; daughter Cathy; siblings Paul Many and Theresa; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 31, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Middlebury. Interment will be at St. Mary’s cemetery in Middlebury with a reception following at the VFW in Middlebury. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Pines of Rutland, 99 Allen Street, Rutland, VT 05701.◊