R. Bruce Pinkerton

R. Bruce Pinkerton passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024 in Accent Care Hospice at Christiana Hospital. He was several days short of his 90^th birthday.

Bruce was born in Abington, PA in March 1934 and was the son of the late Neilson H. and Sara K. Pinkerton. He grew up in Chester and Lancaster Counties PA and Camden County NJ. Bruce graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster in 1959 and earned his PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Delaware in 1964.

He was married August 22, 1959 to Jane L. Risser of Lititz, PA who passed away in May 2016. They moved to Newark when Bruce began his graduate studies that year at the University of Delaware and where they have lived ever since. He was employed by the DuPont Company as a Research and Development chemist at Jackson Lab and continued there at various locations with several years spent at the Experimental Station retiring in 1993.

Some of Bruce’s favorite hobbies were landscape gardening, restoring antiques, genealogy and family history. He and Jane were avid antique collectors and operated a small antiques business since the 1980s.

Bruce is survived by his three children: David B. and wife Sara of Wayne, PA, Susan P. Glynn and husband John of Camp Hill, PA, and Jonathan N. and wife Diana of Newark; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.

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Carol Robbins writes,

I'm so sorry to hear that our long time Arbour Park neighbor has passed. Rest in peace Bruce.

03/08/2024 07:09 pm

spence and Jane mcelhaney writes,

so sorry to hear of the passing of your father, thinking of all of you, with condolence's spence and jane

03/11/2024 10:04 am

Harrie Ellen Minnehan writes,

Susan, I was so saddened to learn of your dad’s passing. I know my husband always enjoyed chats with him about their flower gardens. Your memories of him and your remarkable mom will serve you well in future days. Peace to you and your family. Harrie Ellen Minnehan

03/11/2024 03:39 pm

Becca writes,

I had the pleasure of taking care of Mr. Pinkerton. I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking you and your family during this difficult time.

03/12/2024 08:19 am

Roberta Gredell lit a candle and writes,

Gary and I so enjoyed knowing Bruce and Jane over the years. We bought many beautiful antiques from them and recently Bruce visited us with Susan and he really enjoyed seeing his many pieces so proudly displayed in our home. Quite a tribute to a gifted craftsman! He was funny, handsome and a wonderful person. He really lite up when talking about his grandchildren! Our condolences to his family. Gary and Roberta Gredell

03/12/2024 11:43 am

Anne Jeltema writes,

I am sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. He and Jane were good friends with my parents, John and Evelyn Handel. I wish your family peace at this difficult time.

03/12/2024 08:08 pm

Cynthia Handel lit a candle and writes,

Susan and Family we are so saddened to hear of your father's passing. John Handel and Evelyn Handel use to travel with your parents. My father and Bruce were great friends. We often heard of their adventures. Our condolences to the family. Cynthia Handel , Bruce Handel and Anne Jeltema.

03/12/2024 08:12 pm

F. Ray Pinkerton writes,

RIP Bruce, the Pinkertons in GA and all over our Pinkerton Project will miss you. Sorry I did not know you were that sick when we last talked recently. Thanks for helping Lori out, me too. Your books are great. I will miss our talks about the Pinks. Rest in peace and hopefully your son Bruce will contact me at 404-296-1222 and e-mail above. Ray Pinkerton

03/24/2024 05:58 pm

Christiane Langel Loriot lit a candle and writes,

Many thanks Jon for keeping me informed of the sad news. My husband Xavier died in 2021 here in Paris. Until the end of his life, he never stopped talking about his best friend in the world: Bruce, whom we had met several times near Central Park NYC. Bruce was and always will be the best friend in the world for two French people from Paris.

03/27/2024 02:04 pm

Peggy Craven writes,

So very sorry to hear of your Father's passing. My condolences to all your family.

04/20/2024 06:51 pm

Ruthie and Tim Toole lit a candle and writes,

We have fond memories of Bruce and Jane and all of their wonderful gardens. Ben and Mel loved chatting with him and showing off what they were accomplishing across the street. Margot, their 6-year-old daughter, became very good friends with Bruce and loved showing him around. He will be missed.

04/25/2024 07:12 pm

Kathleen Obarski writes,

David & I are so sorry for your loss. Your parents were lovely people. We enjoyed seeing their well kept yard and flowers. Your mother was the first person to greet us when we moved into the neighborhood. May they rest In peace.

04/27/2024 02:02 pm

Linda moise writes,

My mother, Carolyn Kauffman Schneider, and Bruce’s mother were sisters. I live in California and wasn’t able to visit Bruce and Jane that often. As a child, I stayed with my Uncle Neil and Aunt Sara. I have many fond memories of the summers that I was there. Then later in life, I started collecting antiques and Bruce and Jane helped me with my collecting. My husband and I visited Bruce and Jane one summer in their beautiful home. I’m now 83 and still enjoying the wonderful furniture pieces that we bought from Bruce and Jane. My deepest sympathies to Bruce’s children and grandchildren. I am so very sorry Linda Moise

11/24/2024 08:11 pm

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