Robert A. Wagner (Bob) age 62, of Poultney, VT, beloved husband of Kirsten (Clement) Wagner, entered into eternal rest with his loving family at his bedside after a brief illness, at The Hospice Inn located at St. Peters Hospital in Albany New York, on April 11, 2019. Bob was born on December 9, 1956 in Bridgeport, CT to Harold Wagner and Mildred Lydiksen Wagner. He is predeceased by his parents and is survived by his loving wife Kirsten, his sister Alice Rescsanski and her husband Joe, his children Heather Wagner, Keri-anne Yarson, Kristen Wagner, Kyle Wagner and his wife Rachel, his loving grandchildren Sierra and Kaylah, his aunt Marlyn Murphy and her husband Thomas, his nephew Matthew and his wife Kate, his best friend and constant companion Beau and many more wonderful friends and relatives. Bob grew up in Stratford, CT., where he attended Franklin Elementary School and graduated from Fanny A. Price High School in 1974. While attending high school he worked at Rappaports Cleaners in Stratford. In 1974 at age 18, Bob joined Stratford Police Department as a Constable. He later attended the Connecticut State Police Academy and graduated as a sworn officer in June 1987. He was extremely proud of his years on the job, served as president for the Constables and retired in 2006. In 1979, he earned his EMT License at Housatonic Community Center, volunteered for Stratford EMS and worked part time as an EMT Intermediate for Bridgeport Ambulance, later known as AMR, until 1999. Bob was married to Kathy Kelleher in 1981, and had two beautiful daughters, Heather and Kristen, while working for Sears. In March1986 Bob began his career with Southern Connecticut Gas Company, now known as Avangrid, working in security and operations up until his illness. From 1987 until 1991 he also worked security for Milford Jai Alai. On December 10, 1988 in Chapel Hill North Carolina Bob married the love of his life, Kirsten, became a loving stepfather to Keri-anne and they welcomed their son Kyle in 1990. They lived in Milford, CT and were active members of St Agnes Church. After moving to Poultney Vermont in 2010, Bob became an active member of St. Raphael Church, serving as Parish Council Chairperson for 6 years, Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister up until the time of his illness and he filled in as an honorary Ladies Guild Member whenever he was needed. Bob loved playing golf, camping, bowling, playing pinochle, his trips to Disney, traveling on cruise ships, cooking and grilling, but mostly, spending time with family, friends, and especially his dogs Beau, Rummy and Ancho. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 11:00a.m. at Saint Raphael Church, 21 E Main St, Poultney, VT. Burial will follow at Saint Raphael Cemetery located behind the church hall. Family and friends may call on Friday, April 26, 2019 from 5p.m. to 8p.m. at the Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home 266 Allen Avenue, Poultney, VT. In lieu of flowers, donations in Memory of Bob may be made to: The St. Raphael Church for the Roof Fund, 21 E. Main St., Poultney, VT, 05764 or to The Hospice Inn 315 South Manning Blvd, Albany, NY, 12208. Arrangements under the direction of Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.Robertsaubinfuneralhome.com . SERVICES Visitation Friday, April 26, 2019 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home 266 ALLEN AVE POULTNEY, Vermont 05764 Funeral Service Saturday, April 27, 2019 11:00 AM St. Raphael's Catholic Church 21 East Main St. Poultney, VT 05764