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Robert Macfarlane Obituary

Robert Macfarlane of Stevensville Maryland, passed away on Monday, March 10 with loved ones at his side. Bob was born on December 6, 1948 in Camden NJ, the son of Ivor "Mac" and Claire Macfarlane. Bob was the oldest of three children and a proud big brother of Joan and Gordon Macfarlane. He is survived by his wife, Eileen, Rob (Courtney), Lisa (Chris), Amy (Matt), Chad (Christy), Keith (Traci), Colleen (Tim) and all eleven of his grandchildren. A funeral service honoring Bob will be held on Thursday March 27, 2025 for additional information please visit

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 23, 2025.

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Memorial Events
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Mar

27

Service

9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Christopher's Catholic Church

1861 Harbor Drive, Chester, MD 21619

Mar

27

Funeral service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Christopher's Catholic Church

1861 Harbor Drive, Chester, MD

Mar

27

Service

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Bay Bridge Cove Clubhouse

215 Moorings Circle

Mar

27

Burial

11:30 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.

St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery

5319 Ocean Gateway, Queenstown, MD 21658

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