Robert D. "Buzzy" Willett, age 64, loving partner for 35 years of Judy Sundell, of Portland, CT, died Saturday, September 20th at the Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, CT.

Born in Woburn, MA, October 10, 1943, He was the son of the late Edward F. and Mary J. (Pandolph) Willett, Sr., he was a Portland, CT resident for many years. He had been employed by the Connecticut Valley Hospital, in Middletown, for 39 years until his retirement in 2003. In his retirement, he enjoyed his beloved shelties, Buddy and Arran, loved spending time with his family and friends, photography, and sitting at the lake. He was a lifelong football fan playing when he was younger with # 26 as his favorite number. He did the things he wanted to do.

Besides his beloved partner Judy, he is survived by his sisters and brothers-in-law; Joann and Guy Lalicata, Carol and Richard Quinn, Ruth and Timothy Dolan and his brother John Willett all of Woburn, Judy's family Carl and Charmi Sundell of East Hampton, CT, David Sundell of Portland, CT, Peter and Kay Sundell of New Port Ritchie, FL, George and Pauline Sundell of Cherry Hill, NJ, Marlo and Larry French of Middlefield, CT, Brian and Phyllis Sundell and Mary Kuskey all of Portland, CT, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Edward F. Willett, Jr., Anthony B. Willett, and Paul D. Willett, and his sister-in-law Anne Sundell.

His funeral will be held from the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Funeral Home 60 Pleasant St. Woburn, Wednesday at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Charles Church, 280 Main St., at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 thru 7. Services will conclude with burial at Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Robert's memory to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd., Newington, CT 06111.