Robert Barfield III's obituary , Passed away on May 15, 2026 in Newark, Delaware

Robert Barfield III

February 4, 1942 - May 15, 2026 (84 years old)

Newark, Delaware

Robert Barfield III's obituary , Passed away on May 15, 2026 in Newark, Delaware

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Doherty Funeral Homes

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Robert Barfield III

February 4, 1942 - May 15, 2026 (84 years old)

Newark, Delaware

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Robert Barfield III Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Robert Barfield III of Newark, Delaware, who passed away on May 15, 2026, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Barfield III to show support.

As Robert departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Robert may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Robert leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert E. Barfield Jr. and Frances E. Barfield (Derk). He is survived by: his wife Dr. Jane Stroh Barfield. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Robert's memory to Padua Academy, 905 N. Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19806, Memo: Robert Barfield, or online at https://www.paduaacademy.org; or to Mount Pleasant High School, ATTN: Building Principal, 5201 Washington St. Ext., Wilmington, DE 19809, Memo: Barfield Scholarship.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doherty Funeral Homes



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