Robert “Bob” Pearson Delaney of Pocopson Township

Robert “Bob” Pearson Delaney, 86, a longtime resident of Pocopson Township, died on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Christiana Hospital. He was married to Anna “June” Sherratt Delaney for 40 years before her death in 1993.

Mr. Delaney was born in Roxborough to William Pearson Delaney and Ella Raybold Delaney.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He spent his working years with Gulf Oil Corp., SunOlin Chemical Corp., and Ace Appliance Service, retiring in 1993.

Mr. Delaney was a deeply religious man and served both as a deacon and as a trustee at the First Baptist Church of Kennett Square. He was a member of the Palestine-Roxborough Masonic Lodge #135 F&AM.

Mr. Delaney liked reading detective stories and was a talented gardener. He was an avid wildlife observer and chose his retirement cottage at Ware Village in Oxford partly because it overlooked a good bird-watching site. He took great pleasure in attending family reunions each summer.

Mr. Delaney is survived by one son, Mark Delaney, of West Grove; three daughters, Karen (Bruce) Brown of Downingtown, Laurel Delaney of West Chester, and Gail (Jim) Hartsky of West Chester; two brothers, Walt Delaney of Lafayette Hill and Bill Delaney of Wayne; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by one brother, Richard Delaney.

You may visit with Mr. Delaney’s family and friends from 9:30 to 11: a.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street in Kennett Square. His Funeral service will follow at 11. Burial will be in Longwood Cemetery in Kennett Square.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia. PA 19103 and/or The First Baptist Church of Kennett Square, 415 W. State St., Kennett Square, PA 19348.

Online condolences may be made by visiting  www.griecocares.com

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