Robert Napoleon ‘Nappy’ Trahan

NORTH CANAAN — Robert Napoleon “Nappy” Trahan, 88, died May 25, 2012, at his home after a long illness. He was the husband of Hazel (Bushey) Trahan. They had celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in April. Nappy was born Feb. 23, 1924, in Highgate, Vt., son of the late Lea (Boudreau) and Phillip Trahan. Nappy and Hazel were longtime residents of North Canaan. They moved to Connecticut from Vermont in 1952.Nappy was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in North Canaan and a member of Berkshire Council No. 1520 Knights of Columbus; he served as grand knight. He was also a member of the Father Duggan Assembly 4th Degree Knights of Columbus of Torrington, where he served as the “faithful navigator” and as a member of the honor guard. Nappy held the position of district deputy for more than 10 years. He also held several offices in both the Berkshire Council and the Father Duggan Assembly. Nappy enjoyed woodworking. In addition to his wife, Nappy is survived by his brother, Conald Trahan of Essex Junction, Vt.; his children, Cora Waldron of Sidney, N.Y., Robert N. Trahan of Newport News, Va., Beatrice Trotta and Kathryn Trahan, both of Salisbury and Tina White of Fairfield, Conn.; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Waldron, Robert N. Trahan III, Cassandra Trahan, Joseph Trahan, C.J. Trotta, Phoebe Trotta, Catie White and Ben White; and six great-grandchildren.He was predeceased by a son, Charles Trahan.A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, June 6, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in North Canaan. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, June 5, at the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home, 118 Main St., North Canaan, from 6 to 8 p.m.Memorial donations may be sent to either St. Joseph’s Church, 4 Main St., North Canaan, CT 06018; or VNA Northwest, 607 Bantam Road, Unit F, Bantam, CT 06750. The Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home in North Canaan has charge of arrangements.

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