Robert I. Speakes, Jr.

Woodbury- Robert I. Speaks Jr. passed away peacefully on Monday March 25, 2024 after a

brief battle with an illness. He was surrounded by the comfort of family and passed away at

Valerie Manor in Torrington. Robert was born May 23, 1960 son of the late Roger and Gail

Berthiaume, Robert I. Speaks Sr., and since deceased brother Patrick Berthiaume. Robert

graduated Kaynor Tech with a license in carpentry. Whereafter, he entered the marines and was honorably discharged. In his free time, Robert enjoyed playing pool, throwing darts and

horseshoes. He was also an avid animal lover. Robert will be sadly missed by all who were

blessed to know and love him.

Left to remember, cherish, and honor Robert: His widow Deborah Clark Speakes, his two step daughters Wendy and Stephanny, his sister Joan Speakes of Hawaii, his sister Deborah

Parziale as well as her husband Ciro, of Fairfield, CT, his sister Elizabeth Berthiaume, along with ten nieces and nephews, lastly several great grand nieces and nephews

Funeral arrangements have yet to be determined. For more information feel free to contact me on Facebook @LizBerthiaume.