Robert H. Duncanson, age 89, passed away on December 10, 2025. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Howard and Claire Duncanson. He grew up with two younger sisters, Judy and Babs, and two younger brothers, Don and Harry. His father was an attorney and Naval officer, and his mother was a registered nurse.

During his childhood, Bob relocated to Hollywood, Florida, while his father attended Naval Training School at the Hollywood Beach Hotel. Following graduation from Naval Radar School, his father was assigned as Radar Officer aboard the USS Bennington (CV-20) in San Diego, California, where the family joined him. After World War II, the family returned to Hollywood, Florida, where his father began his law practice.

Bob attended Hollywood Central Elementary School and later Little Flower School, completing eighth grade in 1949. He attended Central Catholic High School for his freshman and senior years and South Broward High School for his sophomore and junior years. At both schools, he played varsity golf and baseball. He graduated in 1954.

At the age of 17, Bob enlisted in the United States Navy. He completed boot camp and Hospital Corpsman School at Great Lakes, Illinois, and was stationed at the Naval Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina, home of the Parris Island Marine Base. Trained as an operating room technician, he assisted in numerous surgical procedures. He was later transferred to the Marines’ 2nd Force Troops Recon Unit at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where he proudly wore the Marine uniform with Navy insignia.

Following his military service, Bob enrolled at the University of Miami, where he pursued pre-medical studies. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree with majors in chemistry and mathematics and minors in physics and zoology. While working nights at a gas station, he met Marilyn Ann Vaughn, whom he married. Together they welcomed their son, Robert Howard Duncanson II.

After graduating from the University of Miami, Bob began his professional career as a chemistry and biology teacher at Pompano Beach High School. After two years, he transitioned into pharmaceutical sales with Westerfield Laboratories, serving doctors and dentists throughout Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties. After eight years, he pursued new professional opportunities.

In the early 1970s, Bob was encouraged by friends to run for a seat on the Dania City Commission. With strong community support, he won the election with the highest number of votes and was appointed Vice Mayor. Two years later, he was elected Mayor, serving from November 1972 until March 1977. During this time, he served on the Board of Directors of the Florida League of Cities, participated in statewide and national committees, was appointed to the Broward County Planning Council, and served as Chairman of the Broward County Parks and Open Space Advisory Board.

In 1974, Bob married Gloria Kresa. After the passing of Bobby II’s mother in 1985, Gloria lovingly adopted him.

Bob later joined his brothers Don and Harry at Dynacolor Graphics, where he became Vice President of Marketing and Sales. He focused on developing professional commercial photographers as sales representatives. Dynacolor advertised in photography publications, exhibited at trade shows nationwide, and hosted educational seminars across the country. Bob was the primary seminar speaker, teaching photographers how to sell and price Dynacolor products.

Bob retired in 1997, though retirement lasted only two years. He then accepted a position with the Workforce Development Board, where he worked to connect job seekers with employers. He served for seven years as Director of Marketing, supervising more than 20 employees. In 2006, he retired for the final time.

Robert is survived by his beloved wife Victoria S Duncanson, together For 25 years; his son, Robert H. Duncanson II; stepdaughters Christina (Christopher) Beck and Virginia (Neil) Carroll; grandchildren Robert H. Duncanson III, Sean Hensley, Colten Hensley, Charlotte Carroll, and Finley Carroll; siblings Donald (Maria) Duncanson, Barbara (Tony) Labay, and Harry (Carole) Duncanson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and a loving extended family.