Obituary: Robert T. Sculthorpe, 71

Robert T. Sculthorpe, 71, of Freehold Township, died at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Wall and had lived in Howell before moving to Freehold Township three years ago. He was a crane operator at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck until his retirement 20 years ago. Prior to that, Sculthorpe had worked at Lakehurst Naval Air Station in Lakehurst.

He is survived by his wife, Ellen Sculthorpe; two sons, Robert Sculthorpe Jr. and his wife, Nicole, of Hampstead, NC, and William Sculthorpe and his wife, Cindy, of Freehold Township; three daughters, Robyn Sculthorpe, of Freehold Township, Ashley Sculthorpe, of Eatontown, and Stephanie Sculthorpe, of Freehold Township; one brother, James Sculthorpe, of Wall Township; and six grandchildren, Robert, Joseph, Madelyn, Thomas, Brenna and Kaylin.

All arrangements are private and under the direction of , Freehold Township. For condolence messages to the family, visit claytonfuneralhome.com.