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Robert Kilby Obituary
Age 68 of West Grove PA, died peacefully Wednesday October 12, 2011 at home after a well fought 3 year battle with cancer. He received cancer treatments through Clinical trials at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD for the past 2 years.
Born in West Grove, PA, he was a son of the late Smith Robert Kilby who died in 1999 and Elsie Mae Gouge Kilby who lives in Kelton. Buster was a 1961 graduate of Avon Grove High school. He was drafted into the Army and served in Korea. He was with Delmarva Power for over 30 years. He loved motor sports, and especially loved playing Texas hold em poker.
Survivors include in addition to his mother, one son; Robert Daniel Kilby and his wife Kate, two daughters; Mindy Kilby and Stephanie Kilby, two brothers; Larry J. Kilby and his wife Linda, and Jerry A. Kilby and his wife Sue, one sister; Mary Sue Porter and four grandchildren.
You are invited to visit with Buster's family from 6-8 pm, Sunday, October 16, and from 10-11 am, Monday October 17, at the FOULK & GRIECO FUNERAL HOME INC., 200 Rose Hill Rd., West Grove, PA 19390. A funeral service will be held 11am Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 102, West Chester, PA 19382.
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October 16, 2011
Buster was one of my classmates at Avon-Grove class of 1961. I remember his cheery big smile, bright eyes, and dimples you just couldn't believe! Friendly. A real class act. My thoughts are with all the family. He is in God's hands now and at peace. Jan (Needham) Powers, AGHS, Class of 61.
Bell's Welding
October 14, 2011
Our thought & prayers are with you and your entire family. Buster is now in God's loving arms; and we hope that the lifetime of wonderful memories that you all shared will help sustain you through this difficult time.
October 13, 2011
Your family is in our thoughts through this difficult time. We are sorry to hear of your loss.
--The Foersch Family
Barbara Cogan
October 13, 2011
Buster was always so jovial and happy and even tried to be happy when he was feeling poorly. I will miss him comming into the PO and asking me if I have everything done. He will be missed.
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Nancy Gerrard
October 13, 2011
I have known Buster since we were babies..His folks and my folks were friends before we were born..I really loved that guy. We went to a prom together and I remember he was worried because he did not know how to dance. We went to my house after school for several days where, with the help of Band Stand TV show he learned to dance... We kept in touch while he was over seas...Such a special friend....I am so sad I did not know he was sick I would have visited him last year while I was home. He is one of the special people. Such a nice and sweet guy.
May your memories of good times keep your hearts warm and know that you were lucky to have him in your life.
An old friend, Nancy (Davis) Gerrard
October 12, 2011
I am so sad to hear of busters passing,I just left him a message on his cell phone a few days ago to see how he was doing and to ask him if he was ready for a haircut. We always had long talks about his cancer because my sister is battling bone cancer to and he always wanted to compare treatments and we would talk about drag racing and how he loved going to the track and watching all the old cars run and I usually sent him home with a National Dragster magazine to read. I always enjoyed his company and I will miss our talks while I cut your hair. You will be missed...........Paula May
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