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Robert Edward Liebrock

Robert Edward Liebrock

SHARON — Robert Edward Leibrock, age 69, of Sharon, CT passed away on May 1, 2026. He was the loving father of Robert W. Leibrock, Holly Leibrock, Heather Emberlin, & Cole Leibrock.

Bob was born August 12, 1956, the son of the late William and Virginia (Mead) Leibrock. He graduated from Greenwich High School and spent his career as an arborist with the Town of Greenwich. He also ran his own business, B&B Tree, and was continually involved in a variety of real estate endeavors. Family was central to Bob’s life, and when his children were young, he made time to coach their sports teams and be a constant presence in their lives.

After moving from Greenwich to Sharon in 1999, Bob proudly established Cobblestone Farm, a family farm with cows, horses, goats, chickens, pigs, and various other

animals. Known to his grandchildren as “Pa”, he found great joy in sharing farm life with them, including endless tractor rides.

Bob maintained a lifelong connection to northern Maine, where he began traveling as a child to the family’s hunting cabin, Camp Leibrock. Over the years, it became a place of comfort, tradition, and enduring friendships. He spent countless days there hunting, fishing, and enjoying time with family, and took pride in refurbishing an old dairy farm. Bob also loved introducing friends from Glenville to the area, sharing with them a place that meant so much to him.

He is survived by his sons Robert (Lorinn) and Cole (Carly), and daughters Holly (George) and Heather (Jason); nine grandchildren: Mackenzie and Hadley Casey; Weston Leibrock; Ella and Faye Emberlin; Emmerson, Beckett, Thatcher, and Kinley Leibrock; his brother Doug; nephew Martin; and son-in-law Ethan Casey. He is also survived by his former wife, Shirley Hoffkins, with whom he shared many years raising their four children. He was predeceased by his brothers William and Martin and his sister Linda.

Calling hours will be held at the Kenny Funeral Home in Sharon, CT on May 11, 2026 from 4pm-6pm. A graveside service and burial will be held at Greenwood Union Cemetery at 215 North Street, Rye, NY 10580 on May 12, 2026 at 11am. A celebration of life will immediately follow the burial ceremony at George Seafood & Steakhouse, 2 S. Water St., Greenwich, CT 06830. Memorial contributions may be made to The Corner Food Pantry, 80 Sharon Rd North East, Lakeville, CT 06039.

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