Mr. Robert Lindsay Thayer, 59, of Lime Rock died Monday December 8th at his home. Mr. Thayer was born October 19, 1949 in Alton, IL the son of Joan (Lindsay) Thayer and the late John Thayer. He was raised in St. Paul, MN and moved to New York City at age 25. He later relocated to Woodbury to open an antiques shop and raise a family. Robert was an antiques dealer and loving father of three. He was also the author of two scholarly articles on early American railroading history, the more substantial of which was published just days before his death.
He will be remembered for his love of conversation, his passion for and knowledge of American history and his distinctive, irreverent sense of humor. When not searching for a masterpiece of American antiques, he could be found barbecuing chicken and playing cards with his family.
He leaves his three children, Henry, Mike and Erin and their mother, Pam Thayer of Woodbury, his mother Joan Thayer, sister and brother-in-law Nancy and Larry Haggerty of Crosslake, MN, sister and brother-in-law Lindsay and Jack Stroker and their children Ryan, Robby and Chelsea of Charlotte, NC.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Dr., Wallingford, Ct 06492.

Location: Munson-Lovetere Woodbury

Services: memorial gathering only.

Visitation: Friends of the family may pay their respects at the Thayer residence, 7 Essex Lane in Woodbury between 3: 00 and 5: 00pm on Saturday December 13th.