Barry Robbins

Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late David and Mollie (Barashevsky) Robbins.

A graduate of Harvard Business School, St. Andrews University of Scotland, and Brown University, Barry was the founder and CEO of Robbins Manufacturing Co., Inc. in Fall River, MA. He also served for many years as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Charlton Health System and the Southcoast Health System.

He is survived by his children Seth Robbins and Nancy Ashbaugh; his grandchildren, Emily Robbins, Trevor Ashbaugh, and Lucas Ashbaugh; as well as his two stepdaughters from his marriage to Audrey Forman Robbins, Lisa Kantor and Joy Kaplan (spouse, Becky Brooker). He also leaves his grandchildren Rachel Eve Kantor and Shayna Pearl Kantor, Benjamin Brooker Kaplan, and Zoe Brooker Kaplan. He was predeceased by his sister, Paula Shuman, and his stepson, Peter Joseph Kaplan. He also leaves behind his three nephews and their families, David Shuman, Peter Shuman, Andrew Shuman, as well as his beloved longtime aide, Higina (Gina) Robinson of Pawtucket, RI

A funeral service to celebrate Barry’s life will be held Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Temple Beth El, 70 Orchard Avenue, Providence, RI. Family and friends are invited to attend. The burial will be private.

Those unable to attend services in person may join via livestream at https://www.temple-beth-el.org/live-streaming

Shiva will be observed on Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Robbins residence, 330 Beacon Street, Boston, MA.

In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to: Temple Beth El, Rabbi Gutterman Discretionary Fund, 70 Orchard Avenue, Providence, RI 02906.