Charles A. "Doc" Robbins Jr.

There are two men who shaped my life. They are brothers. One I just lost, and one I hold onto for dear life. My uncle Charlie and my Dad are very much alike. So when I speak of one, it mostly describes the other. Uncle Charlie taught me by example how to treat other human beings. He gave everyone respect regardless of race, color, creed, income, faults, mental health or running status. He needed little, asked for nothing, and selflessly gave and gave to others. When I talked with him...

A most memorable statment that Dr. Robbins said to me and I always remember it after a race, " Races are exhilerating." My condolences to the family. Sincerely, Maggie Blackmore

My sympathy on your loss. I use to work with Charlie for many years at CVH. We use to go running at Wesleyan every Wednesday after work. I have many fond memories of our runs and going to Kentucky Fried Chicken after running, except once a month I got him to agree to go to Bonanza. I will truly miss him.

My sympathy on your loss of Charlie... I was his neighbor on Saybrook Road in Middletown several years ago... Charlie always had a friendly word, good advice, and a wonderful sense of humor. I came to understand his great appreciation for the woods and animals in it... I'll never forget the day that he was so delighted to have found a spring in the woods... from which he created a pond for the forest animals to have water to drink. We joked together often about his ability to run barefoot......

I remember running with Charlie at races in Middletown back in the 80's from Snow School. I also remember talking and chatting with Charlie at other local road races over the years. He was a great runner but more importantly he was a wonderful individual who always was friendly and generous in his running advice. My sympathy on your loss.

I am sorry to have read about your loss. I am Dean Yost, son of Earl Yost, I know that Charlie and my Dad were very close. I hope and pray that all is well. I am sorry about your loss Dean Yost