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Robert Edward Hood, 90, a resident of Killingworth and Plantsville, passed away on Jan. 25 at his home in Killingworth. He was the widower of Mallie Carmella (Perillo) Hood. Robert was born on May 6, 1927, in Middleton, Massachusetts, to the late Clyde Lincoln Hood and Brenda (Guptill) Hood, previously from Lebanon, Maine.

Mr. Hood worked for Michael’s Auto Body for 25 years. He owned a business and gas station in the 1960’s. He volunteered for junior sports; loved spending time with his family; loved all kind of cars, especially race cars and go-carts; and loved traveling in his van. He spent a lot of time tinkering, wheeling and dealing, and telling stories. He enjoyed country music and loved a good holiday meal.

Mr. Hood is survived by his children Robert A. Hood (Karen) of Killingworth, Bernadette Hood of Torrington, Joseph Hood (Bonnie) of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, Paul Hood (Julie) of Thomaston, and Rosemarie Hood of Torrington. He is also survived by his siblings Myron Edwin Hood (Linda) of Beverly, Massachusetts, George Clyde Hood of Amesbury, Massachusetts, Phyllis M. Hood of Lebanon, Maine, and Dorothy E. Hood of Springvale, Maine. He was predeceased by his sister Polly A. Stone. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Feb. 3 at St. Lawrence Church, 7 Hemlock Dr. in Killingworth from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass directly following at 11:00 a.m. Committal will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Westbrook. Swan Funeral Home, Clinton, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations in his name can be made to Helping Hands or the Killingworth Volunteer Fire Department. Please visit www.swanfh.com for more information.