"Robert was my friend for many years. He was brilliant. We connected. We were military veterans and veterans of academe. Wish I knew of your passing sooner. Miss you."
In loving memory of
Robert B. Croston
December 5, 1947 - August 27, 2019
Robert Bruce Croston, age 71, died suddenly on Tuesday August 27, 2019 at his home in Ambler.
Born in Haverhill, MA, Robert was the son of the late Earle and Vera (Kenison) Croston.
Mr. Croston received his Bachelor's Degree from Franconia College in New Hampshire and his Master's Degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He was an Industrial Designer in the robotics industry and later served as Professor of Industrial Design at University of Florida, the University of the Arts, Southern Illinois University and Drexel University. Robert was a member of the IDSA. He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the American Legion. He was a steam train enthusiast and model railroad collector. He had a passion for photography, creating figurative sculpture and Lotus Super 7 sports cars.
Robert is the father of Robert Bruce Croston, II (partner Alana Marino) of Durham, Connecticut and Heather Jane Croston (partner Jon Reed) of Glenside, Pennsylvania and. He is the grandfather of Marquis Robert and Johanna Croston. He is survived by his brother Richard Croston and sisters Jane Cedrone, and Arline Laverdure, as well as many nieces and nephews. He also leaves his two Abyssinian cats, Slicky and Bucko.
Interment will be at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery.
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Tributes
"Robert was a smart and fun guy. We were fortunate to have him as a professor @ UArts in the early 90s. I still have my Human Factors and Industrial Design Engineering books from his class, and I went on to teach Human Factors a couple years ago. He helped me and others gain confidence and self efficacy in becoming professional designers. Robert leaves behind a legacy of knowledge and optimism. "