E. Robert Kent Jr. ’63

Bob died Dec. 16, 2023, with family by his side at a retirement home in Baltimore, after a lengthy struggle with Parkinson’s disease. A loyal member and former officer of our class, he was also one of our finest.

Bob came to Princeton from Severn School outside Annapolis, Md. He majored in engineering, was a member of Tiger Inn, and was an All-Ivy and honorable mention All-American attack on the lacrosse team. He roomed in Blair Tower with Gouldin, Hyland, McBride, and McCaughey.

Bob earned an MBA from Columbia and a law degree from the University of Maryland. In 1968, he joined the investment banking firm Alex. Brown in Baltimore, serving as managing director for it and its successor firms for 30 years and then as a director of Alex. Brown Realty for another 20 years.

Bob’s contributions to the Baltimore community included chairing the boards of Calvert School and Roland Park Country School, serving as president of Baltimore Center Stage, and chairing the Baltimore Community Foundation.

Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years, Townsend; son E. Robert III ’90; daughter Josephine Kent Lemken; four grandchildren; and sister Susan Kent DiLonardo. He was predeceased by his youngest daughter, Louise Daniel. His remains have been placed next to hers.