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Robert Calhoun Obituary

ROBERT A. CALHOUN, JR. Robert Andrew Calhoun, Jr., 92, of Wilmington, formerly of New Jersey, passed away Friday, February 21, 2014, in Newport, NC. Bob was born July 25, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Robert A. Calhoun, Sr. and Mary Aikens Calhoun. His wife, Josephine Emma Calhoun, preceded him in death. Mr. Calhoun proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the battle cruiser USS Alaska, and during the Korean War on the escort carrier USS Corregidor. Bob was a volunteer firefighter and served as Deputy Fire Chief for 11 years in Palmyra, NJ. After 38 years of service, he retired from Philadelphia Electric Company in 1983, and moved to Wilmington in 1994. He is survived by son, H. Raymond Wetter and wife, Marilyn, of Newport, NC; daughter JoAnn McDowell of Wilmington; son-in-law, Peter McDowell of Wilmington; ten grandchildren, Kathy Wallen (Bob), Anna Allard (Guy), Michael Dera (Cathy), Theresa Warrington (Butch), Susan Spivak (Mike), Stacey DelVaccio, Sharon Bucci (Jim), Sherry Dawson, Peter McDowell, and Robert McDowell; and sixteen great-grandchildren, Shayna, Marc, Morgan, Tasha, Stephen, Alexandre, Emma, Lisa, Suzanne, Miles, Joseph, Jessica, Maxsan, Deayna, Tyler, and Jonathan. The family has planned a private graveside service for Monday, February 24, 2014. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com Andrews Hampstead Chapel

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Published by Wilmington Star-News on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Ship Bottom, NJ, 1957

February 24, 2014

Alexandre Allard

February 23, 2014

I will always remember the stories, I will always treasure the memories and I will always keep you in my thoughts. You were a role model and a good man. To you, grandpop, and to everyone who took care of you; Thank you for everything.

Emma Allard

February 23, 2014

I remember when my brother and I went to his house and he would bring us to the guest room and tell us stories and show us books of the time when he was in the navy. It used to last for hours but I always remember looking forward to it! Rest in peace Grandpop

Coni Andress

February 23, 2014

God's blessing on Bob's family and friends. God speed on your journey Bob. From your neighbor and friend, Coni Andress

William Schlitz

February 22, 2014

Uncle Bob thanks for all the great memories I have of us at the shore, you're in our thoughts and prayers

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