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Robert Ives Obituary

Robert Weir Ives, 90
DOVER, DE - Robert Weir Ives passed away August 5, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Frances; and his parents, John Bradford and Margaret Mary Ives.
He is survived by his children, Catherine (Jake), Roberta, Jay, and Patrick (Jamie); grandchildren Nicole, Jessee, Shannon, Tyler, Brandon, Robbie, Dylan, and Matthew; great-grandchildren, Kaiden, Nolan, McKenna, Emma, Jaxon, Weston, Olivia, and Morgan (Poppy); sister, Mary Ellen (David); nephew, Arthur; and nieces, Lydia, Patricia, Margaret, Janet, and Marion.
Robert was born April 8, 1932, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He proudly served his country in the Korean War Conflict and was awarded the Bronze Star for acts of valor.
Robert and Frances were married in April 1956 and went on to have four beautiful children. The family started their international adventures which took them around the world: Germany, Canada, Mexico, France, Scotland, Italy, and the Philippines were all home before settling at the beloved "Beach House" in Lewes, Delaware. Their loving home and environment created beautiful memories that will be forever cherished by all.
Family was everything to Robert. He selflessly dedicated himself to his wife and family and made all of our lives better just by being in it.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Korean War Veterans Association.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 12 p.m. at Holy Cross Church in Dover. Interment with Honors was in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro, DE.
Condolences may be shared via ambruso.com. Arrangements by Michael J. Ambruso Funeral Director, Inc., Dover, DE.

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Published by Delaware State News on Aug. 11, 2022.

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Aug

9

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Michael J. Ambruso Funeral Director, Inc.

1175 S. State Street, Dover, DE 19901

Aug

9

Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

Holy Cross Church

631 S. State Street, Dover, DE 19901

Aug

9

Interment

2:00 p.m.

Delaware veterans Memorial Cemetery-Millsboro

26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE 19966

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Funeral Home of Michael J. Ambruso - Dover

1175 South State Street, Dover, DE 19901

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