Feeding Hills, Massachusetts
Edward G. Robinson, 78, passed peacefully Sunday at home surrounded by family. He was born in Chicopee and has lived in Feeding Hills for 29 years. Ed was a circulation supervisor at the Republican Newspapers until retirement. Ed was a member of the John Boyle O’Reilly Club and the YMCA, where you could find him shooting hoops, he loved basketball and bowling. He served in the National Guard. He leaves wife Dianna (Symington) Robinson, children James Robinson of Westfield, Lori Orton and her husband Verne of Westfield, Sue Ellen Robinson and Tina Robinson both of West Springfield, sister Charlotte Lak and husband Fred of FL, four grandchildren Michael Moreau, Alisha Sullivan, Amanda Orton and Tyler Pierson and three step-children JoAnn Chiaro of Agawam, Donna Chiaro of West Springfield and Christina Chiaro of Stafford Springs, CT. He was predeceased by his parents Harold and Mary Robinson and his brother Stewart Robinson. The funeral will be Saturday at 12 noon at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home followed by burial in Paucatuck Cemetery. Calling hours will precede the funeral on Saturday from 10 am to 12 noon. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. For more details please go to curranjones.com.
Dianna and family. I just returned from vacation to hear of Ed's passing. I am deeply sorry for your loss. He was one of the friendliest people I've ever met. God Bless.
Mary Fleury
December 03, 2016 | Agawam, MA
I recently learned of Ed's passing. He was my trainer when I began at The Republican. We had a great crew there for many years. Condolences to the family on your loss.
Marshall Sanft
December 03, 2016 | Westfield, MA
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you all during this time.
Lynette Langone
November 29, 2016 | Westfield, MA
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to the entire Robinson Family. May you always hold fond memories of Ed's life with you. For many years Ed was a stabilizing factor at The Republican making for some very happy work days for us, his co-workers.
Mike DeMarinis
November 28, 2016 | Southampton, MA
TECH HIGH CLASS 1955 A FRIENDIN SCHOOL
TOM LAURINO
November 27, 2016 | WILBRAHAM, MA
Dianna and family............so sorry for your loss,,,,,,,,,Sharyn O'Reilly
November 25, 2016
Diana and family, Ed was such a nice man and the two of you are such dear friends of my mother Jeri and my father Bill - who is now deceased also. We are sending love and prayers, Tiffany Bachli and David Clowes
Tiffany Bachli
November 24, 2016 | Springfield, MA
Uncle Eddie, will always remember you, you helped me grow to be the man I am, and folks seem to like the result, Thank You.
Steven P Robinson
November 22, 2016 | Lexington Park, MD
Condolences to Ed's family. I enjoyed working with him at The Republican. He was a true gentleman.
Cynthia Simison
November 22, 2016 | Northampton, MA
