Robert Bartie Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert John Bartie age 88 years died September 25, 2012 in Freedom Village, West Brandywine, PA. Bob was born in, and spent the majority of his life in Billingsport, NJ. A 1943 graduate of Paulsboro High School, he was the drum major of the marching band, concert violinist and participated in track and field events. He left school prior to graduation to enlist in the US Navy, where he served on the destroyer USS MAYO in various campaigns in the European theatre during WWII. He finished out his enlistment at the US Naval Base in Solomon’s Island, MD and was honorably discharged. He married Dorothy Ann Walters in Nov 1950 and was her devoted husband for over 61 years. During this time, they had three children. Bob spent his working years at Socony-Mobil, E.I.Dupont and Mobil Oil, all in Gibbstown, NJ. In 1992, after retirement, Bob and Dot moved to a newly-built house at Lake Wynonah in Auburn, PA. During Bob’s entire life, he could be found working in his wood shop, playing music, and operating his boat for his family and friends. Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy Bartie (nee Walters); his sons, Steven and Kirsten Bartie of Westport, Conn., Bruce and Nancy Bartie of Stillwater, Minn., Karen and Brian Magazu of Chester Springs, PA and 9 grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Saturday September 29, 2012 in St. Clare of Assisi Parish, St. John’s Church, 7th and Beacon Aves., Paulsboro. Relatives and friends may visit with the family after 10 AM until Mass time. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Swedesboro. Arrangements by McBride – Foley Funeral Home, Paulsboro. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.

Robert Bartie

February 25, 1924 - September 25, 2012