Robert M. Kerr

February 6, 1931 - December 28, 2020

Robert (Scotty) M. Kerr, 89, of New Britain, widower of Georgina (McColl) Kerr, passed away Monday (December 28, 2020) at Newington Rapid Recovery. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he lived in New Britain since 1963. Robert served with the British Army during and after World War II, and worked at New Britain Machine Company, retiring in 1977. He was a member of the British Overseas American Club. Surviving are two daughters, Evelyn Passan and her husband Dennis of Colchester, and Karen Dalia and her husband Walter of Southington; a sister, Sadie McFadyen of Pompano Beach, FL; five grandchildren, Sean Passan, his wife Julie and their two children, Cora and Holden Passan, Todd Passan, Kari, Anthony and Trevor Dalia; several nieces and nephews including John, Suzanne, and Jacqueline McColl. Robert was predeceased by two sisters, Rosie and Nancy. Robert was always kind and generous. His grandchildren appreciated that he was like a second father to them; spending a lot of time with them, never saying no if they needed a ride to a game or practice and they enjoyed his many jokes and stories of his previous adventures. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain, is in charge of arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com