Robert H. Trask, Jr. ’55 died on May 8, 2025, in Springfield, Vermont.

(The following was provided by Legacy.com on May 8, 2025:)

Robert Hartshorne Trask, Jr. ’55

Robert Hartshorne Trask, Jr., 92, died in the late evening of May 8, 2025, at Springfield Hospital, Springfield, VT, after a short illness. He was born June 1, 1932, in New York City, the son of Robert and Rebecca (Bird) Trask. Growing up on the northern shore of New Jersey, he attended Eaglebrook School, Hotchkiss School ’51, and Bowdoin College ’55, as well as the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

On March 20, 1982, Robert married Claire Snyder.

Robert owned and operated the Signal Hill Farm in Londonderry, Vermont, raising dairy, and later, beef cattle. He lived in Londonderry for sixty years, moving to North Springfield, VT, in 2019.

Robert had a wide range of interests, including the visual arts, genealogy, and stone antiquities. He was passionate about land stewardship and enjoyed spending time outdoors.

Predeceased by his first wife, and mother of his children, Lois (Good), he is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Claire (Snyder); three sons; Monroe Trask, Benjamin Trask (MJ), and Nicholas Trask (Robin0;  five grandchildren; Joseph, James, Lucas, Olivia, and Kurtis; three great grandchildren: Pella, Sophie, and Lillie, and two nieces, Cassandra and Catherine Curtis. He was predeceased by his beloved sister, Penelope.