Robert Walley, III, MD

Robert Emmett Walley, III, MD, age 80, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Born in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of the late Robert Emmett, Jr. and Helen Lucille (nee Smith) Walley.

Bob was a graduate of Villanova University, Class of 1962 and Temple University School of Medicine, Class of 1966.  He was employed as an Anesthesiologist in the medical profession, was a member of the American Medical Association, Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists and other professional organizations.  He also served honorably in the U.S. Navy 1967 to 1971 and U.S. Navy Reserves 1971 to 1981.

Bob enjoyed woodworking and fine furniture making.  He was fond of gardening, bicycling and, in his later years, a ballroom dancer.

Bob was the beloved husband of the late Janet Ann (nee Stratton) Walley; the loving father of Marybeth Edgar (Lee), Robert E. Walley, IV (Cindy), Megan Somsanith (Lan), Nicole Baker (Justin) and Elizabeth Mahoney (Tim); the proud grandfather of Caroline, Grant, Sophie, Alexis, Morgan, Robert E. V, Emmett, Alec, Janet, Micah, Wesley, Helena, Josephine, Nathaniel, and Maeve.  He is survived by his brothers, Stephen Walley (Maria), Tom Walley (Sharon), sisters, Mary Morgan (Willis), Kathy Landis (the late Marshall), and Anne McGuinness (Jim), as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing, Friday, September 10, 2021, 10:00 – 11:00 AM at The Donohue Funeral Home, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA  19073, 610-353-6300, followed by his Funeral Mass, 11:30 AM at St. Anastasia Church, 3301 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA  19073.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob’s memory would be appreciated to Parkinson’s Foundation, https://www.parkinson.org/ways-to-give# .

Online condolences:  www.donohuefuneralhome.com