Robert K. Jeffers

Robert K. Jeffers, 87, resident of Wilton for the past 22 years, died on July 19, 2013 at the Milford Medical Center in Milford. He was born in Rochester, NY on April 21, 1926, a son of the late Robert B. and Jessie (Kirk) Jeffers. He graduated from Clarkson College in Rochester, NY with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Jeffers was formerly employed by: Kodak, BAE, Raytheon and was co-founder of Airmar Technologies Corporation. In addition, he held more than 20 patents in the marine industry. He was also the founder and owner of Wilton Auto Electric where he converted auto regulators for antique cars all over the world. A yachtsman of his sailboat the “Jessie K.”, winning trophies in sailing on Lake Winnipesaukee as a member of the Winnipesaukee Yacht Club. He was an avid Ham Radio operator and a member of the Antique Automobile Association of America, MGT Party of New England and the NRA. Also, Robert completely restored two MG’s from the ground up. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was predeceased by his sister, Margaret. Family members include his wife, Janice Jeffers and her two daughters; Christine Lopes and her husband, Jean, and Julie McGovern all of Milford; his sons, Robert and Karen Jeffers of Billerica, MA, William and Sandy Jeffers of Sodus, NY, Stephen and Lynn Jeffers of Broomfield, CO, Greg and Marion Jeffers of Keen Valley, NY; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews; a brother and sister-in-law, Harvey and Louise Jeffers of Charlotte, NC. Visiting hours are Wednesday, July 24th from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. Funeral services are private.