Robert D. Terry, 76, of Hamden passed away Monday evening, July 12, 2004, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, after a short illness.

Mr. Terry, the son of the late Gerard and Marian DeLong Terry, was born in 1928, in Brooklyn, NY. He married the former Susan Nicoletti on May 7, 1961 in Brooklyn, NY. He was a graduate of Yale University, Class of 1950, and continued his education at Columbia University, earning a Masters Degree in Journalism.

Prior to completing his education, Bob served his country in the Army during WW-II.

He worked most of his life as a freelance corporate writer, while simultaneously composing and writing plays and musicals of an historical nature, a lifelong vocation. Bob was an untiring humanitarian, who identified with the plight of disadvantaged people.

An active conservationist and New York State historian, Bob specialized in the history of Delaware County. He was founder and Executive Director of Delaware Heritage, an organization whose objective is to preserve and celebrate the cultural history of Delaware County. The Seven Rivers Journal, a magazine that chronicles and promotes Route 206, was founded and edited by Bob.

Bob also sang in the Yale Alumni Glee Club, played the organ for various local churches, participated in the Walton Grange, the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, the Downsville Historical Society, and was a member of Christ Episcopal Church of Walton.

A loving husband, father and grandfather, Bob is survived by his wife and most devout supporter, Susan Terry, and three sons: Dr. Richard Terry of Apalachin, NY; David Terry of Fairfield, CT; and Jonathan Terry of Rochester, NY, their spouses, and six grandchildren; Robinson, Kristian, Rachel, Joseph, David, and Elisa Terry; one brother, Richard G. Terry of Arlington, MA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother, John Terry.

As a celebration of Bob's life, there will be a tribute performance of Bob's own musical, "John Burroughs, A Way of Nature", on August 27 at 6 pm and August 28th at 3 pm at the Bear Spring Amphitheater. In addition, a Memorial Service preceding the performance on August 28th will be held at the Christ Episcopal Church, 41Gardiner Place, Walton, NY at 11am.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob's memory may be made to Delaware Heritage, Box 442, Downsville, NY 13755.