Robert T. Stimson

HILTON, NY – Robert T. Stimson, 73, formerly of Guilderland, died April 20, 2009 at his home in Hilton. Mr. Stimson graduated third in his class from Westfield High School in Westfield, NY. He earned BS and MS degrees at Albany State Teachers College (SUNYA) graduating Cum Laude. He completed additional coursework at Syracuse University, Rutgers University, Brown University, Penn State University, and Union College. He was a teacher and supervisor of math for 36 years (1957 – 1993) in the Guilderland School System. He was also a long time member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). He tutored many students throughout his career and after retirement. He loved teaching, giving much time and energy. He had a great relationship with students, parents, fellow teachers and administration, and would do it all over again. He also had a great love for music and theatre. He was a member of College chorus, Statesman, Albany Choral Society, Octavos, Mendelssohn Men’s Glee Club and the Festival Celebration Choir. He was also an advocate for the Empire State Youth Orchestra.
Mr. Stimson was predeceased by his parents and his dear friend Rosemary Branigan. He is survived by his daughter Susan (Joseph) Skeels of Hilton, NY; his grandchildren Cpl. Bradley Ingram USMC and Michaelyn (Lt. Eric) O’Hearn U.S. Army; his brother Ira Stimson; his sisters Virginia (Bill) Imm and Alice (Richard) Davis.
A memorial service will be celebrated in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 1, 2009. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home from 1-3 p.m. Saturday. To leave a message of condolence for the family, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit https://www.hansfuneralhome.com/ .