Obituary of Robert C. Brainard, Sr.

Robert Brainard, Sr. "Bobby" age 67 of Woodbine passed away on Saturday, August 6th. He was born in Salem, N.J and raised in Pennsville. Bobby was the son of Neasie (Brainard) Hockman and the late Charles William Brainard Sr. He was a retired member of the Carpenters Union Local 121, Vineland and the Atlantic City Hilton Hotel and Casino. Bobby was an avid horse lover, enjoyed horse racing and at one time owned his own race horse. He loved music and could often be heard humming a tune. He loved his house in the woods, spending time with his youngest grandson Giovanni and planning his annual 4th of July family barbeque. In his younger years he was known to be very mischievous, with a twinkle in his eye and a grin on his face. Bobby loved his family, grandchildren, cousins and friends. He is survived by his sons Robert Jr. and William (Robin) and his daughter Darla; sister Mary Ann Counsellor (Paul), brother Charles Brainard Jr. (Mary), and sister Denise Singley; his 6 grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his brother Ronald Brainard. A celebration of Bobby's life will be held 7:00 PM on Thursday August 11, at the Laughrey Funeral Home, Pennsville where friend may call from 6:00 to 7:00 PM prior to the service. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018 or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, Attn: Donor Services, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.laughreyfuneralhome.com