Robert Louis Dest, 69, of Orange, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Yale-New Haven Hospital with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Nancy Asmus Dest. Robert was born in New Haven on February 14, 1950 and was the son of the late Louis and Dorothy Decrosta Dest. Robert studied Photography at Paier College of Art and also studied at New England College. He was the owner and operator of RD Ride Services for many years. Robert is also survived by his son, David Dest and wife Nicolle Dest; his daughter, Lauren Dest; his brothers, Paul Dest and Donald Dest; his sister Janet Dodge; his granddaughter, Rylee Dest, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and very close friends.
The visiting hours will be Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3 Trumbull Place, North Haven on Wednesday at 10:00 am for a funeral service and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately to follow at All Saints Cemetery.
I am so sorry for your loss. God has plans to soon rid the world of death and suffering forever and reunite us with our loved ones that have fallen asleep in death. Revelation 21:4 tells us: “And he will wipe every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” May the God of all comfort, Jehovah, give you the strength to endure during this difficult time.
Nancy,
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. We are truly sorry for your loss. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stephen and Mary
Dear Nancy, I am so very sorry for the untimely loss of your beloved husband Bob. When I think of you I think of your great smile and contagious laughter. I pray in time we will see and hear that again. I wish him peace and wish you peace and love at this most difficult time. I know you get the depth of my sympathy when I say I would put my most favorite sofa by the curb to bring him back to you. God Bless.
Dear “Doc”, Janet, Paul, and the Deat Family-
So very sorry to hear the news about Bob. It is never easy to lose a big brother. Know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Know that he is in your hearts.
Love-
Kif and the Cawley Family