Robert Chambers' Obituary
Robert C. “Robin” Chambers II of Lewes, DE passed away peacefully on Thursday March 12, 2026 in hospice care at the BeeHive Home in McKinney, TX. He was born on March 21, 1949, in Lewes, DE son of the late George E. Chambers, Jr. and Jane (Barnard) Chambers. He was a 5th generation Delawarean and an alumnus of Sanford School in Hockessin and the University of Delaware in Newark.
Robin was the owner and principal of CB Chambers Insurance until retiring in 2016. He was a sailor, a golfer, a collector of local art, and a fan of old movies. Robin was most passionate about being a grandfather and volunteering with Kairos Prison Ministry.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother John C. Chambers and his sister Margaret C. Heer.
All who were blessed enough to know Robin loved him for his humor, spirit, and generosity. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Toi Chambers of Millsboro, DE; his brother George E. Chambers III of Lewes, DE; three sons Robert “Beau” C. Chambers III (Deirdre) of Washington, DC, Carter J. Chambers (Katelynn) of Snowshoe, WV, and Tyler L. Chambers (Kenneth) of Washington, DC; and three grandchildren, Maeve, Isla, and Elias.
Memorial services with Rev. Jeffrey Ross officiating will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM, at St. Peters Episcopal Church, 200 2nd Street, Lewes, DE 19958, where friends may call after 12 PM. Burial will be private at Bethel Methodist Cemetery, Lewes, DE.
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