Robert F. Currin's Obituary
Robert Francis Currin, age 83, of Lewes, DE, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at his residence. He was born April 29, 1923 in Baltimore, MD, son of the late Clifton and Maude Frances (Bradford) Currin.
Mr. Currin had a long career in construction. During the latter part of his career, he was employed by the Federal government. His most famous construction job was the renovation of the White House during President Reagan's era. He moved to Delaware 20 years ago from the Clarksburg, MD area. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. For his service, he received a Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and an American Defense Medal.
He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara in March 2005 and his son-in-law, William Marston. He is survived by two sons, Douglas Clayton Currin and his wife Anny of Frederick, MD and William Russell Currin and his wife Noel of Sugarland, TX; one daughter, Bonita Marston of Germantown, MD; six grandchildren, Robert Alan Marston, Kristi Ann Marston, Andrew Currin, Emma Currin, Joseph Currin, and Suzanne Currin; and one brother, Clifton Bradford Currin of Newtown Square, PA.
All services are private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, DE.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Lung Association of Delaware, 1021 Gilpin Avenue, Suite 202, Wilmington, DE 19806-3280 or to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
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