Robert Calderwood Macfarlane

He leaves behind his sons: J. Steven (Barbara) Macfarlane of North Carolina and Jeff Macfarlane of Florida; daughters: Susan (John) Castillo, Diane Escobedo and Nancy (Keith) Jones, all of Florida, as well as, 10 grand children, 16 great-grand- children; his sister-in-law, Grace Macfarlane of Jamestown, N.Y.; two nephews and a niece.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, John and Claire Macfarlane; his wife of 51 years, Joyce Macfarlane; his brother, Douglas Macfarlane of Jamestown; and an infant grandchild and great-grand- child.

Robert ”Bob” was born in Jamestown, N.Y., in 1927. He attended Jamestown High School, where he met Joyce. They married in 1950. He was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1946 serving on active and reserve duty and honorably discharged in 1957. He built and operated the Colony Motel with his father-in-law, John P. Erickson (Esther). In 1958, he moved his family to West Palm Beach, where he managed a local bowling alley and then joined his father-in-law once again in building and construction, his occupation until he retired. Summers were spent in Jamestown where the family shared many wonderful times. During Bob’s summers in Jamestown, he frequented many of his favorite spots: the Dinner Bell, AJ’s, and The Bucket. Most mornings were started with a cup of coffee and a pastry at Wegmans, which gave him a good excuse to make a trip down their candy aisle. He also enjoyed taking part in a Wednesday afternoon men’s Bible study at Wheeler Hill UMC.

Bob had a life-long enjoyment of all things horses, motorcycles and anything involving his family. Robert had a loving and generous heart, a quick wit, and an appreciation of people. He will be missed by many and we were blessed to have him in our lives.

A memorial service was held in West Palm Beach in February.