Newman Peter Roblin passed away in his home on May 7, 2025. He was born on February 7, 1943. His parents were Joseph and Selina Tassin. He grew up with 4 sisters, Faye, Karen, Sally, and Lucille. He also had 3 brothers, Joseph, Hubert, and a twin brother, Newton.
After serving 4 years with the U.S. Army, stationed in Oklahoma, he moved around a little but ended up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He had several jobs, selling insurance at Sears, and ended up with a lifelong career at Exxon. While working at Sears, he would take measurements for uniforms for people working with the State of Louisiana. One day, while working at Sears, he met Paula Mansur. They were married on June 24, 1967 and later had 2 Children: Lisa and Peter. After the passing of Paula, Newman remarried Jeannie Vidrine on July 21, 2017.
Newman was a devout catholic and a member of St. Thomas More parish. He also served with the Bordelon Legion Post 343. Newman had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. At any social event, he could find anyone and start a conversation. But if a dance floor was available, he could be found on the dance floor with any pretty lady, He was also a driving force behind the “Right to Life” movement in Baton Rouge. He was one of the founders of several facilities, such as the Pregnancy Problem Center and the Hosana House.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Paula Mansur Roblin, great-granddaughter Reese Catherine Graham, parents Joseph Roblin and Selina Tassin Roblin, and brothers Joe Roblin, Hubert Roblin, and Newton Roblin. Sisters Lucille Jeansonne and Sally Townley. And his second wife, Dolorus Jean Vidrine Roblin.
He leaves behind loved ones, his children Lisa Roblin Madere and Peter Roblin; son-in-law Alvin Madere, daughter-in-law Amanda Roblin; Grandchildren: Micah Madere, Gabrielle Madere, Lucas Madere, Patrick Madere, Ethan Roblin, Aimee Roblin, Aaron Roblin, Wyatt Roblin (their mother, Meagan Thrasher Roblin). Great-grandchildren Adalee Rose Madere and Corey Ellis Madere. Lagniappe granddaughter, Georgia Stricker.
The Madere-Roblin family would like to thank Audubon Hospice of Baton Rouge for all the care, knowledge, and support at this time, especially Tanner and Tawander, for the kindness you gave Dad at this time of need.
Services for Newman Roblin are on Monday, May 12, at Robenhorst Funeral Home, 5 pm to 8 pm, where we will say the rosary. Tuesday, May 13, St. Thomas More church, with visitation from 8:30 to 10:30, with mass to follow. Burial will be at Roselawn to follow.
