Capt. (U.S. Naval Reserve) Robert was married to Martha May Gamble on 15 Sep 1922 on Neebish Island. She died on 7 Jul 1977. He married Ann Mullin Maas 19 Sep 1977. Robert was an airplane and yacht enthusiast. He was cremated and, per his request some of his ashes were distributed on the sea off his yacht "Kim"; the remaining ashes were buried in Glenwood Cemetery.∼The Daily Press (Newport News, Va.),
Sun, 19 Oct 1980, p28, c1-2
Capt. R. W. Orrell Dies
Mathews - Retired Navy Captain Robert Whaley Orrell, 82, died Saturday in Walter Reed Memorial Hospital, Gloucester, after a long illness.
Well known here for his humanitarian activities, he was instrumental in formation of the Matthews Volunteer Rescue Squad.
A native of Detroit, Michigan, he was a graduate of the University of Michigan.
A resident of Mathews County for 40 years, he made his home at Clearwater on the North River and was well known throughout the area as a yachtsman and pilot.
He was a member of Ware Episcopal Church, Gloucester; American Legion Post 83, Matthews; the Navy League of the United States, and the Sons of the American Revolution, Yorktown.
A Ham radio operator, he was also a member of the Old Timers Radio Club.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anne Mullen Orrell of Cardinal.
A private burial at 2 p.m. Monday aboard his yacht Kim will be conducted by the Rev. Michael H. Murray, rector of Ware Episcopal Church.
A memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Mr. Murray and the Rev. Samuel Sayre at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Ware church.
The family suggest expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad or the Animal Care Society, Matthews.
Foster-Faulkner funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
Sun, 19 Oct 1980, p28, c1-2
Capt. R. W. Orrell Dies
Mathews - Retired Navy Captain Robert Whaley Orrell, 82, died Saturday in Walter Reed Memorial Hospital, Gloucester, after a long illness.
Well known here for his humanitarian activities, he was instrumental in formation of the Matthews Volunteer Rescue Squad.
A native of Detroit, Michigan, he was a graduate of the University of Michigan.
A resident of Mathews County for 40 years, he made his home at Clearwater on the North River and was well known throughout the area as a yachtsman and pilot.
He was a member of Ware Episcopal Church, Gloucester; American Legion Post 83, Matthews; the Navy League of the United States, and the Sons of the American Revolution, Yorktown.
A Ham radio operator, he was also a member of the Old Timers Radio Club.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anne Mullen Orrell of Cardinal.
A private burial at 2 p.m. Monday aboard his yacht Kim will be conducted by the Rev. Michael H. Murray, rector of Ware Episcopal Church.
A memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Mr. Murray and the Rev. Samuel Sayre at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Ware church.
The family suggest expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad or the Animal Care Society, Matthews.
Foster-Faulkner funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
Capt. (U.S. Naval Reserve) Robert was married to Martha May Gamble on 15 Sep 1922 on Neebish Island. She died on 7 Jul 1977. He married Ann Mullin Maas 19 Sep 1977. Robert was an airplane and yacht enthusiast. He was cremated and, per his request some of his ashes were distributed on the sea off his yacht "Kim"; the remaining ashes were buried in Glenwood Cemetery.∼The Daily Press (Newport News, Va.),
Sun, 19 Oct 1980, p28, c1-2
Capt. R. W. Orrell Dies
Mathews - Retired Navy Captain Robert Whaley Orrell, 82, died Saturday in Walter Reed Memorial Hospital, Gloucester, after a long illness.
Well known here for his humanitarian activities, he was instrumental in formation of the Matthews Volunteer Rescue Squad.
A native of Detroit, Michigan, he was a graduate of the University of Michigan.
A resident of Mathews County for 40 years, he made his home at Clearwater on the North River and was well known throughout the area as a yachtsman and pilot.
He was a member of Ware Episcopal Church, Gloucester; American Legion Post 83, Matthews; the Navy League of the United States, and the Sons of the American Revolution, Yorktown.
A Ham radio operator, he was also a member of the Old Timers Radio Club.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anne Mullen Orrell of Cardinal.
A private burial at 2 p.m. Monday aboard his yacht Kim will be conducted by the Rev. Michael H. Murray, rector of Ware Episcopal Church.
A memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Mr. Murray and the Rev. Samuel Sayre at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Ware church.
The family suggest expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad or the Animal Care Society, Matthews.
Foster-Faulkner funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
Sun, 19 Oct 1980, p28, c1-2
Capt. R. W. Orrell Dies
Mathews - Retired Navy Captain Robert Whaley Orrell, 82, died Saturday in Walter Reed Memorial Hospital, Gloucester, after a long illness.
Well known here for his humanitarian activities, he was instrumental in formation of the Matthews Volunteer Rescue Squad.
A native of Detroit, Michigan, he was a graduate of the University of Michigan.
A resident of Mathews County for 40 years, he made his home at Clearwater on the North River and was well known throughout the area as a yachtsman and pilot.
He was a member of Ware Episcopal Church, Gloucester; American Legion Post 83, Matthews; the Navy League of the United States, and the Sons of the American Revolution, Yorktown.
A Ham radio operator, he was also a member of the Old Timers Radio Club.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anne Mullen Orrell of Cardinal.
A private burial at 2 p.m. Monday aboard his yacht Kim will be conducted by the Rev. Michael H. Murray, rector of Ware Episcopal Church.
A memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Mr. Murray and the Rev. Samuel Sayre at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Ware church.
The family suggest expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad or the Animal Care Society, Matthews.
Foster-Faulkner funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
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Orrell, Robert Whaley
Capt USNR
Buried at sea on
10/20/1980
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Memorial plaque only; buried at sea.
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