Robert Christopher Laydon

November 7, 1961 - March 25, 2017

Robert Christopher Laydon, 55, beloved son of Elmer F. Laydon Jr. of Milford and Carole Anquillare Laydon- McElrath of Hamden, peacefully passed away March 25,2017 In Bristol Hospital. Also survived by his step father Leland McElrath, step mother Christine Laydon, sisters Ceren Laydon of Hamden and Cathryn Laydon of East Haven, brothers Kevin (Deborah) Laydon of Woodbridge, Elmer Laydon of Orange and Jeffrey (Kristy) Laydon of Woodbridge, step sister Carrie Lee (Vaughn) Georgio of Utah, step brothers Mark (Marilyn) McElrath of North Branford, Matthew (Inez) McElrath of CA and Christopher (Rani) McElrath of TX., aunts and uncle Barbara Legg and Anthony and Joy Parise. Robert also leaves many nieces and nephews including Brian Laydon, Jennifer Laydon and his most loving niece Megan Laydon. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Elmer and Charlotte Laydon Sr., and Eugene and Stephena Anquillare. Born Nov. 7,1961 in New Haven, he was educated in Cheshire Schools. He enjoyed swimming, music, attending professional sports and had been a Special Olympian, participating in track and field events. Funeral from Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden, Monday morning at 10:30. Mass of The Angels will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 11:00. Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery. Friends may call Monday morning prior to the Mass from 9:00 to 10:30. Donations in memory of Robert may be made to BARC, Lake Ave. work activity program, 195 Maltby St., Bristol.CT 06010 or The March of Dimes, 500 Winding Brook Dr., Suite 8, Glastonbury, CT 06033. www.siskbrothers.com