Robert Capron

Obituary of Robert Capron Robert A. Capron, our beloved father, age 92 of The Villages, FL went home to the Lord on Friday, September 18, 2009. Robert was born in Brooklyn, PA, son of Taber A. and Vina (Kent)Capron. He was preceded in death by Florence, his loving wife of 55 years. Robert graduated from Mansfield State Teachers College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. He achieved a Master of Science in Education from Syracuse University, NY. Robert devoted his life to education, beginning his career in 1945 as a teacher at Hop Bottom, PA. He then became Principal of Rush High School, Rush, PA. He moved his family to Levittown, PA in 1958 where he became a Principal for the Bensalem School District. Robert retired in 1981 as the Principal of Faust Elementary School. He was proud of his involvement with the design, fund raising and construction of a state of the art Solar House education project at Faust School as well as numerous programs to increase student achievement levels. Robert enjoyed his retirement, devoting his time to family, church, travel and volunteer work. Robert moved to Marietta, GA where he was active with Habitat for Humanity, golfing and woodworking. His passion for golf was rewarded with four: hole-in-one, two at the same golf course. His joy of travel and adventure lead him to several cross country trips to visit family and friends as well as many National Parks and other points of interest. He and his wife traveled to Europe. Robert enjoyed making wooden toys for family, friends and volunteer groups. He was a 65 year member of the Hartford Lodge #445 Free and Accepted Masons and a 32nd member of the Keystone Consistory, Scranton, PA. He was a member of St. George's Episcopal Church, The Villages, FL. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Evelyn and Edna Capron and brothers Donald A. Capron and Stuart K. Capron. He is survived by his sister, Dorothy Capron Dyson, Broomall, PA; 6 children, Mary E. Capron Brennan, The Villages, FL, John A. Capron (Carol), Fairless Hills, PA, James R. Capron (Michelle), Earlville, MD, Robert A. Capron (Cindy), Wallace, CA, Bruce A. Capron, Wilmington, DE and Barbara A. Capron Cloud (Wynne) Levittown, PA, 8 granchildren: Kathleen, Karen, Wynne IV, Matthew, Christine, Jaime, Elizabeth and Christopher; and 5 great grandchildren: Samantha, Wynne V, Alexa, Lauren and Andrew. And, several nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial service on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Beyers Funeral Home, Lady Lake, FL. The viewing will be from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, with the funeral service at 3:00 PM. An additional service will be at the First Universalist Church, Brooklyn, PA on Monday, September 28, 2009 at 1:00 PM Internment will be at the Mountain View Cemetery, Brooklyn, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Villager's for Hospice, Cornerstone Hospice, 601 Casa Bell, The Villages, FL 32162-9985 or Saint George's Episcopal Church, 1250 Paige Place, The Villages, FL 32159 Visitation Tuesday, September 22, 2009 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM at Beyers Funeral Home Chapel, Lady Lake, FL Services Tuesday, September 22 at 3:00PM at Beyers Funeral Home Chapel, Lady Lake, FL. Memorial Donations St. George's Episcopal 1250 Paige Place The Villages, FL 32159 The Villages for Hospice 601 Casa Bella The Villages, FL 32162