"Uncle Bob, We love you so much. Although I never met my grandpa Edward, I always knew he was my hearts match from all my family members. I heard so much about you over the last 21 years of my life, your war stories, your love, your beautiful life. I love you so much and will miss you more than words can say."
In loving memory of
Robert J. Marlin
November 24, 1919 - June 26, 2007
Portsmouth, RI - Robert J. Marlin, 87, of 100 Quaker Hill Lane, Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Silver Spring, MD and Iowa, died Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at Heatherwood Nursing and Subacute Center, Newport, RI. He was the husband of Marianne Will Marlin. Born in Keokuk, IA on November 24, 1919, he was the son of the late Earl and Kathryn Barrett Marlin.Mr. Marlin grew up in Iowa, graduated from St. Peters High School and entered the US Army. He served in Infantry on the European Theater and then reentered the Army and joined the Rainbow Division a Paratrooper division. During his service he was awarded two purple hearts and a bronze star. In his retirement form the Army, he and his wife Marianne lived in Texas, Silver Springs, Maryland and then Portsmouth, Rhode Island. He was a loyal member of the VFW, right up until this year. Besides his wife, he is survived by his cousin Elizabeth Nygren Earp of Portsmouth, RI, Evelyn Burken of Battlecreek, MI and many nieces and nephews.He was the brother of the late John Marlin, Rev. Francis Marlin and Edward Marlin. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at 11:00am, in Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter. A memorial may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor or to the charity of your choice in memory of Robert J. Marlin.
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"A great uncle, a great American who served this country well. He will be missed. With love and respect, Katie & Jack Tisdale"
"Bob gave alot to our country. Ralph and Barb and Elizabeth gave alot to Bob and his wife Marianne in Bobs' last years. Now Bob is in the care of God. Thanks all."