Robin Irene James-Williams 9/24/54 - 3/06/24
Our sweet beloved Robin passed away at her home in Arlington with her husband Randy at her side on Wednesday March 6th after struggling with the disease ALS for over 3 years. Her happy spirit could not be completely dampened even by this terrible disease. She approached this like all else in her life – with a smile and a deep quiet ease.
As a talented artist she was best known as the illustrator for the “Serendipity” children’s book series which has delighted families across the world since the series started in 1973. She loved her career with the Serendipity books and enjoyed her adoring fans. She answered every single fan letter she ever received faithfully.
Robin was a true friend to all animals everywhere, wild or domestic, and they were her favorite subject to draw. Especially horses and Greyhound dogs. The commissioned pet portraits she did were her favorite thing to create. Several years back, she passionately devoted herself to Greyhound Pets Inc. and helped facilitate the adoption of hundreds of dogs. As a dedicated board member, she held many responsibilities for the organization. She of course shared her home with many of these wonderful dogs over the years and gave them the respect, care and love they needed to the end of their lives.
A beautiful soul has moved on from our lives but what she left with us is truly magic. She left us so much to be happy for. Colorful bright gifts of happiness, compassion and laughter. We will miss you so much Robin.
Randy, her husband was the light of her life. She would want you to know that. Those of us who know Randy understand why.
He told his niece, “From my end of the table, we all have something of Robin imbedded in our souls that is nothing less of what Unicorns are made of…”
In lieu of sending flowers, please consider making a donation in Robin’s name.
Greyhound Pets, Inc. greyhoundpetsinc.org
ASPCA aspca.org
Pasados Safe Haven pasadosafehaven.org
or the animal rescue organization of your choice.
In place of a traditional service the family will be having a Celebration of Life later in the Spring.
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