Berlin- Robert Lee Kinsey, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at his home.

Born in Baltimore, he was the son of William Kinsey and Marie Gannon Kinsey.

He was preceded in death by a son, Michael R. Kinsey; brothers, Joseph Kinsey and Pennington Kinsey; and sisters, Audrey “Mary” Campbell and Elizabeth Baker.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Gregory T. Kinsey (Kim); daughters, Mary F. McGowan (Terrence) and Robin A. Mandras (James); daughter-in-law, Julia Kinsey; sister, Phyllis M. Stilling; and seven grandchildren, Sean, Patrick, Olivia, Katelyn, Matthew, Brandon and Evan.

Robert was a gentle man and quiet man with many loves and hobbies. His family was important to him.

You could always find him in the greenhouse tending to the flowers and outside feeding the birds. He retired from C & P telephone company and from the family business in Hollins Market in Baltimore as a veal and lamb butcher. They relocated to Berlin, Maryland, in 2002.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at St. John Neumann. Interment was private for family.

Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at burbage@burbagefuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Coastal Hospice at P.O. Box 1733 Salisbury, Maryland 21802 or to Alzheimer’s Association at 108 N. Bedford Street Georgetown, Delaware 19947