Robert M. Pyle

Robert M. Pyle

Robert Pyle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory - Hockessin on Apr. 17, 2025.
Robert M. Pyle, age 80, of Hockessin, DE, formerly of Kennett Square, PA, died on Monday April 14, 2025, at the Friends Home in Kennett Square.
Robert attended Wilmington Friends School in Wilmington, DE for his elementary years, before graduating from St. Andrews School in Middletown, DE. He graduated from Hobart College in Geneva, NY. He worked as a professional travel agent and was a master scuba diver and underwater photographer.
Robert is survived by his wife Frances (Yeomans) Pyle, and her son Hugh Yeomans. Robert is survived by his brother Stephen J. Pyle III, Steve's children Kimbery, Amy, and Jennifer, Rob's sister Marcia P. Welch and her children, Wini, Lorraine, Suzie, Lucinda, and Beth, Rob's sister Suzanne P. Wyman, his sister Elynor P. Taylor and her children Lauren and Catherine, and his sister Carol J. Pyle. He is also survived by Natalie, Robbie, Stephanie, Laird, and Cynthia, the children of his late sister Elizabeth Pyle. He is additionally survived by various cousins, and countless lifelong, loyal friends across the world.

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