- Date Of Birth: October 18, 1927
- Date Of Death: April 19, 2017
- State: Connecticut
Ira H. Wasniewski, “Bob”, died quietly at his home Wednesday (April 19, 2017) with his wife of 62 years, Nan (Nancy Norton) by his side. Ira died on the same Marvin Road farm where he was born 89 years ago. Born to Frank and Julia Wasniewski on Oct. 18, 1927, he was the last surviving sibling of 11 children – all born on the farm. Ira was father to David Wasniewski (Sara), Dorothy Brett Dimberg, Julianna Cameron (Mark), Edward Wasniewski (Georgia), and Sylvina Rollins (Kevin). He was grandfather to one grandson, Tim Cameron and six granddaughters; Kristin, Lauren and Allison Dimberg, Sophie and Attabelle Wasniewski, and Sierra Cameron; and step grandchildren, Mark Rollins and Annya White. He is survived by many nieces and nephews as well as numerous students who he mentored during his long teaching tenure. Ira graduated from Bacon Academy in 1945. After graduation, he enlisted in the Army to serve in World War II. He was involved in occupation of Korea, achieving the rank of Corporal.
Bacon Academy Board of Trustees
P.O. Box 67, Colchester CT 06415
The Colchester Farm to School Council
c/o Leslie Curtis, 110 Cato Corner Road, Colchester CT 06415
