Robert E. Doney

Robert was one of the special people you don't easily forget, his gentleness, sincerity, his Truth to the Arts, was an Inspiration .

Mr. Doney was a great inspiration to me as I continued my art education. He was more than an art educator to me. He was a artist that lived to paint and share his love of people, places and nature. He would come to my art gallery in Easton on occasion when he was painting center square. Bob also allowed me to borrow some of his treasured priceless Venice sketchbooks to show my high school art students. He was and is an Icon. I am blessed to have known him.

I will always miss Bob; he ways so genial, accessible and engaged. I pass his old home in Rehoboth regularly , though it has now fallen to the "replace/rebuild" of so many old homes here. Relaxed in his art and confident in his voice, he spoke so well for himself and his world. Bless him.

It was an honor to teach at NCC with such a talented professor/artist as Bob. One of his paintings of a barn in our neighborhood has hung proudly in our home for over 30 years and I cherish a caricature he drew of me many years ago. He will be sorely missed, but his art is a constant memory of a dedicated, caring man. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Pam Tabery

Bette and family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I'll always remember Bob as he sat painting the early morning scene on Rehoboth's boardwalk or as he sketched Eric performing at the Deerhead with Bette at his side. It was clear he loved his family dearly. He'll be missed...and remembered.

Word has just reached some of us in Rehoboth Beach of Bob's passing. What a great loss for all. He has been greatly missed here in Rehoboth - his summer home - and where he was a fixture in our annual Outdoor Show - and every year I have tipped my hat to his traditional position just outside the Corkran and Tubbs Galleries. Now that he is really gone, we will have to do something befitting his position. What a genial and delightful man - full of great stories and insights - and most of all -...

Mr. Doney was my art teacher in high schoolHe always encouraged me to express myself all the times I was a student. He did a beautiful portrait of my sister and myself. I will always treasure them. What a memorable person. Thany You Mr. Doney

Dear Bette and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. Bob's contributions to his family, his community, and the art world were extraordinary. It was a privilege to have known him.
Sincerely,

Ann Edwards Blake (Taos, New Mexico)

To the Doney Family-Please aceept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Robert (Bob). He was my art teacher at Pen Argyl High School and our class, The Class of l960-dedicated our yearbook to him. We loved him and will miss him. He attended many of our class reunions.

Donna(Houser) Whitley
Jonesborough, Tennessee