Robert Capron

1917 - 2009

Robert A. Capron, our beloved father, 92, of The Villages, Fla., went home to the Lord on Friday, September 18, 2009. He was preceded in death by Florence, his loving wife of 55 years.
Robert was born in Brooklyn, son of Taber A. and Vina (Kent) Capron.
He graduated from Mansfield State Teachers College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. He achieved a Master of Science in Education from Syracuse University.
Robert devoted his life to education, beginning his career in 1945 as a teacher at Hop Bottom. He then became Principal of Rush High School, Rush. He moved his family to Levittown in 1958 where he became a Principal for the Bensalem School District. Robert retired in 1981 as the Principal of Faust Elementary School. He was proud of his involvement with the design, fund raising and construction of a state of the art Solar House education project at Faust School as well as numerous programs to increase student achievement levels.
Robert enjoyed his retirement, devoting his time to family, church, travel and volunteer work. Robert moved to Marietta, Ga., where he was active with Habitat for Humanity, golfing and woodworking. His passion for golf was rewarded with four: hole-in-one, two at the same golf course. His joy of travel and adventure lead him to several cross country trips to visit family and friends as well as many National Parks and other points of interest. He and his wife traveled to Europe. Robert enjoyed making wooden toys for family, friends and volunteer groups. He was a 65 year member of the Hartford Lodge #445 Free and Accepted Masons and a 32nd° member of the Keystone Consistory, Scranton. He was a member of St. George's Episcopal Church, The Villages, Fla.
He was preceded in death by two sisters: Evelyn and Edna Capron and brothers Donald Capron and Stuart K. Capron.
Robert is survived by his sister, Dorothy (Capron) Dyson, Broomall; six children, Mary E. (Capron) Brennan, The Villages, Fla., John A. Capron (Carol), Fairless Hills, James R. Capron (Michelle), Earlville, Md., Robert A. Capron (Cindy), Wallace, Calif., Bruce A. Capron, Wilmington, Del., and Barbara A. (Capron) Cloud (Wynne) Levittown, eight grandchildren: Kathleen, Karen, Wynne IV, Matthew, Christine, Jaime, Elizabeth and Christopher; and five great grandchildren: Samantha, Wynne V, Alexa, Lauren and Andrew. And, several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held September 22, 2009 at Beyers Funeral Home Chapel, Lady Lake, Fla.
An additional service will be at the First Universalist Church, Brooklyn, on Monday, September 28, 2009 1 p.m. Interment will be at the Mountain View Cemetery, Brooklyn.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Villager's for Hospice, Cornerstone Hospice, 601 Casa Bell, The Villages, FL 32162-9985 or Saint George's Episcopal Church, 1250 Paige Place, The Villages, FL 32159.
Online condolences may be left at www.beyersfuneralhome.com
Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady Lake, Fla.