Robert McKellar

ROBERT R. MCKELLAR Robert (Bob) R. McKellar, loving husband of Katherine (Kay) McKellar, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Vero Beach, FL on October 30, 2010. Bob was born in Gourock, Scotland on August 29, 1926 to Jean (Mathieson) McKellar and Robert McKellar. After serving during World War II in the Army Air Corp, he earned his Degree in Mechanical Engineering from New York University. Bob and Kay got married on June 24, 1950 and lived with their children in an array of places within the United States and England. During this time, Bob built a successful international business which was domiciled in Wilton, CT. After their children had grown, Bob and Kay relocated from Wilton to their second home in Wolfeboro, NH. An avid fisherman, hunter, pilot, and builder and flyer of radio- controlled airplanes, Bob made many friends as he golfed in Wolfeboro and later in Vero Beach. He also became more passionate about his painting, creating wonderful works of art. bob was a Quiet Birdman, a member of AOPA, The Vero Beach museum of Art, the US Golf Associaiton, and The Vero Beach Art Club. Along with his wife Kay, Bob is survived by three daughters, Barbara Schrank (Fredrick), Kathy Barto (Rick), and Debbie McKellar; two granddaughters, Allie Schrank and Jackie Barto; and a sister-in-law, Betty Nemec. A private funeral service and burial were held in Wolfeboro, NH. Donations may be sent, in Bob's memory, to the VNA Hospice House, 901 37th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 paid obituary