Mr. Robert A. Kirkbride

January 6, 1940 - September 5, 2020

Robert A. Kirkbride age 80 years of Gibbstown died Saturday September 5, 2020 in his home. Bob was born in Woodbury, raised in Barnsboro and he was a 1958 graduate of Pitman High School. He then attended Glassboro State College where he received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. Bob then taught Junior High in both Buena and Pennsville Schools. In 1973 he started selling real estate; switching to full time sales in 1977. Bob worked for Tremont Realty (now Century 21) until his retirement this year. He was a former member of Barnsboro Fire Co. and the Mantua Twp. Ambulance Squad. Bob enjoyed traveling to historical sites, attending local theater and eating out. He is survived by his cousins, Jim and Sandra Kirkbride of Barnsboro, Peggy Francis of Glassboro, David and Phyllis Kirkbride of Glassboro, Barbara and Dan Fackelman of Barnsboro, Jeff and Marlene Dougan of Millville and Susan and William Barne of Pennsylvania. Bob was predeceased by his beloved wife, Jean Kirkbride. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM Thursday September 10, 2020 in the McBride – Foley Funeral Home, 228 W. Broad St., Paulsboro. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Thursday morning after 10 AM until service time. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. Contributions can be made in his memory to the General Fund of either Clonmell U.M. Church, 516 W. Broad St., Gibbstown, NJ 08027 or Barnsboro U.M. Church, 125 Barnsboro Rd., Sewell, NJ 08080. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.