Obituary of Robert A. Durbin

Robert (Bob) A. Durbin, 68, went home to be with the Lord on October 19, after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Akron on May 13, 1943 to the late Vincent and Alberta Durbin, Bob had been a lifetime area resident. He was a member of the Church in the Falls. Bob was employed by the City of Akron for over 20 years, retiring in 1987. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his brothers, James and Donald. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Gail; sister, Hazel (Larry) McCormick of Coshocton; and brother, Mike (Millie) Durbin of Barberton; mother-in-law, E. Beatrice McLean, as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and many other extended family members. Robert will also be remembered as 'Uncle Bob' to the many children that he and Gail cared for over the last 40 years. He was a kind, giving, and caring man that will be missed by many. A Celebration of Bob's life will take place on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Church in the Falls, 837 Chestnut Blvd. in Cuyahoga Falls. Inurnment of ashes will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Akron. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Falls Cancer Club, P.O. Box 3244, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223.