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William Robin Obituary

North Easton William Robin, late of North Easton, formerly of Brockton, entered into rest May 24, 2008. Beloved husband of Leslie (Vanderwal) Robin. Devoted father of Rochelle, Joette, Brian and Celeste Robin and stepfather of Lisa Giffen; father-in-law of the late Thomas Hughes; loving brother of Rachel Blumenstein of Florida and Liebert Robin of Florida; cherished grandfather of Macallister Hughes and step-grandfather of Paul and Michelle Dacey and Krystal and Samantha Giffen. Services at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 475 Washington St., Canton, Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Mr. Robin was a retired officer, city of Brockton Police Dept., and also associated with his family business, Orange Crush Company of Brockton and late U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. Stanetsky Memorial Chapel 781-821-4600 www.stanetsky.com

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Published by The Enterprise on May 27, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for William Robin

21 Entries

Frank Fagone

May 21, 2022

Frank Fagone

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Frank Fagone

May 21, 2022

Willie´s laugh boomed with contagiousness to all that were around him. He is sorely missed. Think of you often.

S. N.

July 2, 2008

Dear Mr. Robin, although I never knew you well, my sister and brothers respected you from afar. Our father went thru a very similar situation as we were left alone to deal the best we could. Our hearts go out to your children at this time of sympathy.

Lisa Giffen

June 21, 2008

We miss you Bill. I want to thank you for being a special part of our family. Although I did not know you in the early years of my life you were there when I got married and shared the joy in welcoming my four children into the world as a father and grandfather would. You comforted my mother when her parents passed on and always watched over her, wanting to protect her from any harm or sadness. You were a wonderful inspiration to my children. You taught us all to never give up, keep a positive attitude and keep fighting no matter what. Krystal and I will miss sharing yard sale treasure stories with you and Brian will miss your shared love for the Red Sox. Those memories will live on in us all as you will live on in our hearts and thoughts forever. I thank you Bill Robin for taking care of my Mom over the many years and I promise to take care of her as you would wish.

Love Lisa Giffen and family

Celeste Robin

June 18, 2008

Dear Dad,
For every day that passes, I think of you more and more. You are in my dreams and I cannot help but feel you are still with us. There are signs of you everywhere, guiding us through the journey. The journey of the unknown. The unknown that will soon be identified. You have our commitment and you have our love. I miss you so very much. Forever in our hearts.

Leslie Robin

June 15, 2008

My dearest husband Bill,

You are missed so very much - your love and caring ways, your laugh and sense of humor.

The 25 years we shared together were special, and I treasure every moment.

On this Father's Day, I remember the caring dad you were to your children and step-daughter.

I will love you always.

Leslie

Lorraine Robin

June 7, 2008

To you dear Willie,

I was very saddened when Joette told me you had a setback medically. It was not an easy road you had to walk and I was comforted to know that our girls were so supportive to you during such a difficult time.

I have always had a very special place in my heart for you that has never left me. I thank you for the many good years we had together and for the beautiful children we raised. With our guidance and support, each one of them has become a beautiful person, successful in their own right. We are truly blessed.

With love remembered.

Arthur Perry

May 31, 2008

I worked with Willy for over 20 years and we had a lot of laughs together.That was one thing that you always knew you could share with Willy.He was a great guy and I wish his family the best as I know they must be suffering.

Bob Barlow

May 30, 2008

Dear Rachelle and family,

My deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Rachelle Robin

May 30, 2008

Here's the poem/letter to my father:

Just one last time

Dear Dad –- there was so much I had to say just one last time
I thought for sure that I’d see you again
Only to hear that you were gone and I’d never have the chance
I hope you didn’t suffer in the end as you’d had your share of pain.

I was going to tell you how much I love you and how much I’ve always cared
And how proud I was that you were my Dad
Always there for me no matter what, unconditionally
And I wanted to give you a hug that would never let go.

My heart is broken and sad as I know that part of me has gone with you
We were alike in so many ways and now I want to keep what I can
Your loyalty, your sensitivity, your love of animals, your strong fight and will to do what was right
And your laugh.

Just one last time
I wish you could have waited for me to say good bye
I know you would have but it wasn’t your choice
Just one last time, I wanted to see your face.
And your smile and hold you to tell you that I never wanted to let you go.
I miss you so much and will for the rest of my life
And forever regret that there was no last time.

Rachelle Robin

May 30, 2008

My sister, Joette wrote this poem for my father this morning:

the fight began with the light of day
the wolf searching for love that was lost
across the seas, to the unknown
with forces to make peace across the world

longing for relief of pain
continuous work along the endless road, his search
at peace he lies surrounded in pine
Old Glory gives thanks
as he lay in rest, the wolf with his rose
God brings him home

Gary Edelson

May 29, 2008

To The Robin Family:
Willy was a fun guy. He always had a smile. I met Willy at the Dunkin Donut shop and he will be missed.

Rachelle Robin

May 28, 2008

Willie Robin was a unique man and those whom he loved were let into his world. He's missed greatly by his family and friends and will continue to be in our hearts forever. He's smiling down at us all and would have loved his send off/goodbyes on May 27th with the State Police motorcade, Brockton Police solute and lunch at The Lafayette House. Thank you -- from our family and know that Willie has touched your life.

Joette Robin

May 28, 2008

On behalf of the Robin Family. I wish to extend our thanks in honor of our father William Robin.Willie retired in 1992 from the BPD. From that point he was diagnosed with colon cancer and faught a long battle as it moved to his lung and lilver. Willie put up a strong fight until the end, passing on Saturday May 25. The Willyman lives on in all of us, Willies' wonderful granddaughter misses him. Hopefully he ends up at a better place. Joette

Mike Casey

May 27, 2008

Mr. Robin,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

frank fagone

May 27, 2008

You were a great friend who will never be forgotten. Your booming laugh i shall always remember.
You will be sadly missed, my friend.

Tom Downey BPD ret

May 27, 2008

To the Robin family,
So Sorry for your loss I worked with
Willy at the BPD and knew him for many years he was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him.

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