Robert Kemp Irwin

So sorry to hear this! Bob Irwin was a beloved person to many at Chenango Forks!! He will be missed.

When I was just starting out as a French teacher, Bob Irwin was one of the kindest and most inspiring principals I could have had. His positive attitude, his sense of humor and his ability to stay calm were attributes that I hoped to emulate. He will never be forgotten. My sympathies to his family.

Bob gave me my first real teaching job at The Forks even though he really knew what he was getting into. He could not have been more loved and respected. What a wonderful man to have known and worked for. I still picture him taking my own kids on his lap and reading to them while I went up to my classroom to rummage thru my desk for something or other. The most amazing thing about him is that, even in today's "sterile administrator" mode and mold, he would do the same thing. He WILL rest...

My condolences to the Irwin family. Mr. Irwin was someone who always made you feel special. He never forgot a name. One of the kind of people who always brightened your day and whose life added sunshine to the earth.

Bob and Lenore, So sorry for you loss.Sounds like he was a great man.One whom could not only say Semper Fi but lived it.Its plain to see that same chracter and honor carried through to you.May your memories be long and your healing quick.

This man was an AWESOME principal! My sincere sympathies to Mr. Irwin's family and friends. Wess Van Voorhis, class of '79.

Bob, most sincere condolences.

Barbara Wolfson (mediator)

As a young mother sending my first child to school, I was so fortunate, as was my daughter, to have Bob as the principal. He was the kindness and most thoughtful one could hope to leave their child off with each day. I think he was one of the "great" administrators that CF ever had, and I and my family will remember him always. I still remain in the CF School district, and all these years the example set by Bob, and fellow admin. have been the best. My thoughts and prayers to his family now...

Mr. Irwin made my days in high school fun. He was a great principal & I will never forget him.