Robert A. Gilkey, 84, of Dartmouth, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Hathaway Manor. He was the husband of Rita E. (Gallwitz) Gilkey, they shared 59 years of marriage.
Mr. Gilkey was born in New Bedford, son of the late Herbert and Annie (Smith) Gilkey and had been a longtime resident of Dartmouth. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a 1958 graduate of New Bedford High School. He then attended Norwich University in Vermont followed by Brown University, where he attained his Master's Degree in English. He went on to teach in the New Bedford school system. He also taught indoor tennis in Dartmouth.
Survivors along with his wife include his daughter: Rebecca A. Gilkey and her partner Andy Willner of Attleboro.
Services are private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society & Shelter Southcoast, 31 Ventura Dr., Dartmouth, MA 02747.