Robert Michael Ireland Obituary
We announce the death of Robert Michael Ireland (Lexington, Kentucky), who passed away on July 6, 2026, at the age of 88. Robert will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Michael Ireland to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Ireland and Marian Ireland. He is survived by: his wife Sandra; his daughters, Suzy Dupree (Ric) of Lexington, KY, Julie Myers (Rick) of Greenville, SC and Betsy Grace (Tom) of Chicago, IL; his grandchildren, Emily Dupree, Elizabeth Garcia (Steven), Leighton Dupree, Henry Dupree, Will Myers (Anne Townsend), Rob Myers (Carleigh), Katie Conte (Daniel) and Jack Grace; his cousins, Janet Cadenhead and Noyes Rogers; his brother-in-law Richard Boyd; Ava Ireland Garcia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Robert M. Ireland Undergraduate Research Endowment Fund in History, UK Philanthropy, P.O. Box 910628, Lexington, KY 40591 or to a charity of one's choice.
