Richard Henry Robbins

Richard H. Robbins, 90, passed away at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, FL September 23, 2012. He was born June 30, 1922 in Churchville, N.Y., a son of Chester and Etta Robbins. After serving in the Air Force, Richard worked for Eastman Kodak, retiring in 1982 after 40 years of service. Richard married Connie Paulson in 1971. They retired from Rochester to Vero Beach and summered at the family homestead in Industry, ME. Connie and Richard enjoyed traveling extensively during their retirement years. He enjoyed wood carving and golfing and golfed up to age 89 with his special friends Bill and Dave. Richard is survived by his daughter, Linda Soule and her husband Tom of Wiscasset, ME, son-in-law Steve Fletcher of Apopka, FL; step daughter Carol Gile and her husband Everett of Industry, ME; step son Rodney Paulson of Portland ME; sister Melba Michelsen and her husband Bob of Greece, NY; 4 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Richard is predeceased by his beloved wife, Connie, daughter Nancy Fletcher, and brother Jack Robbins. The family is especially grateful for the wonderful care he received from his doctors, the VNA visiting nurses, and nurses and CNA’s at Atlantic Healthcare Center and the VNA Hospice House. At the request of the family, there will be no service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960; or your local American Cancer Society. Condolences to the family may be sent to Linda Soule, 59 Page Avenue, Wiscasset, ME 04578.