Robert “Robbie” Robinson – 86, of Londonderry, NH, formerly of Winchester and Medford, passed away on April 18, 2022 at Parkland Medical Center in Derry NH. He was the beloved husband of the late Janice (Parece) Robinson.
Born in Medford, MA on January 3, 1936, he was the son of the late Leslie B. and Mary (Barter) Robinson. Bob was a graduate of the Medford Vocational High School. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He served from 1958 to 1964 and was assigned aboard the U.S.S. Midway (CVA-41).
He worked as a stable foreman for the MDC Mounted Police in Stoneham for 35 years and foreman for the Massachusetts Water Authority. He worked part time in the funeral Industry for over forty years and worked for the Croswell Funeral Home in North Reading for 35 years. He currently worked for the New Hampshire Auto Auction for the past ten years.
Bob had a great love for his country, his family and his love for his many dogs during his life. He loved horses and was a licensed horse riding Instructor in Massachusetts.
Bob was a member of the Bay State Antique Auto Club in Dedham and PT Cruiser Club. He loved antique cars and was the owner of many. He attended many car shows and he also collected Sebastians. He was a member of the American Legion Post, No. 27 in Londonderry, NH and the U.S.S. Midway Reunion Association.
Family members include his loving sister, Carol Abreu and her husband Paul of Medford; brothers, Paul Robinson of Malden and Tom Robinson of Derry, NH; nieces, Kim McClain, Stacey Gelinas and Michelle Hollaron; nephews, Darren and his wife Van Abreu, Danny, PJ and Brian Robinson; stepdaughters, Kim Fredrikson, Lauren Gentz, stepfather of the late Brenda Waller and Erik Fredrikson; also survived by his dog Pippy.
Visitation will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street North Reading on Wednesday, April 27 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, followed by a brief service and military honors. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516 or to the American Cancer Society, https://donate3.cancer.org www.croswellfuneralhome.com
Bob aka “The Captain” was the kindest most gentlest soul and above all a good friend. We spent a lot of time together and shared quite a few laughs. I could write volumes but no need to because his memories will always be with me. Being a Navy Veteran myself, “Fair Winds and Following Seas Captain’ we have the watch. God Bless you, you are now at peace. Thanks for being a good friend, I will miss you.