ROBERT J. “BOB” WHITE

ESTERO, Fla. — Robert J. White, 82, of Estero, Fla., and formerly Middlebury, Vt., passed away on Nov. 20, 2024, after a courageous 20-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Born on April 4, 1942, in Rutland, Vt., to Alfred and Achsah White, Bob was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to all. He was employed for many years at A&P and MacIntyre Fuels in Middlebury and later worked at Publix in Florida until his retirement. Bob also proudly served in the Vermont National Guard for six years.

In Sept. 1964, Bob married Pat Allen, and together they raised a daughter, Kathy, and a son, Rob. He is survived by his wife, Pat; daughter Kathy (Aaron), and son Rob (Melanie). He also leaves behind his brother David (Marcia); grandchildren Danielle (Josh), Hannah, and Austin, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bob was predeceased by his parents and his stepfather, Marvin Jones.

A graveside service will be held in the spring of 2025 at Pine Hill Cemetery in Brandon, Vt.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Parkinson’s Foundation in Bob’s memory at parkinsonfoundation.org.◊