Robert Killam Churbuck passed away suddenly at his home in West Dennis on October 7, 2026 at the age of 85.  He was born in Brockton, MA, the son of Harold and Florence (Killam) Churbuck.
 
Robert graduated from Bridgewater High School in 1958.  He continued his education at Boston University graduating in June of 1962.  For several years he lived and worked in Boston.  He worked at the Fanuel Hall Marketplace under the direction of Benjamin Thompson and the Rouse organization.  He also worked at Brass and Bounty located in the marketplace.
 
In the 1970’s Robert met and became friends with Nina Wolff, the first woman builder of homes on Cape Cod.  Her houses were all original in varied and most interesting styles.  Robert’s parents, Harold and Florence Churbuck, bought one of her houses in West Dennis.  When his parents died, Robert inherited the house.  His knowledge of architecture and building added to the enhancement of the house over the years.
 
Robert shared his home with his many friends and neighbors.  He became known as the mayor of West Dennis.
 
Robert is survived by two sisters.  Barbara Adams lives in the Bass River section of Yarmouth and Janet DeMattia of High Bank Road, also in Yarmouth.  He leaves two nephews, Gregg DiMattia of Lakeville, CT and Christopher DiMattia, his wife Jennifer and son Nicolas of Tenefly, NJ.
 
A memorial service will be held at Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth on November 18, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.  Interment in the family plot in Pine Hills Cemetery in Plymouth will be private.
 
 

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