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FRANCIS ROBBINS Obituary

ROBBINS, Francis E. "Frank" Of Melrose, Feb. 6, 2024, at age 97. Loving brother of Charles Robbins and his wife Cheryl of Lynn, Mary Ellen Buckley of Rochester, NH, and the late George Robbins, Jr., and his late wife Elaine. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and his special friend and caregiver, Nada Charles. Family and friends are invited to gather in honor of Frank's life during Visiting Hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., MELROSE, on Sunday, Feb. 11 from 2-5pm, and again on Monday at 9am before leaving in procession to Incarnation Church, 429 Upham St., Melrose, for his Funeral Mass celebrated at 10am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Tufts Medicine Care at Home, Philanthropy Office, 360 Merrimack St., Ste 425, Lawrence, MA 01843. For online tribute: www.RobinsonFuneralHome.com Life Celebration by Robinson Funeral Home

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2024.

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Warren Swindell

February 9, 2024

Mary Ellen and family, it is with profound sorrow to learn of the passing of your brother Frank. May he Rest in Peace. I send you warm personal regards and pray God give you strength.

Michael C Rivera

February 9, 2024

Thank you for your service Sir. Job well done and now it is time to Rest In Peace.
VFW Post 1012 Medford , MA.

Dick George 101st Airborne Division Newburyport

February 9, 2024

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

S Chambers

February 9, 2024

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2:16,17.

Jimmy Considine, Charlestown

February 9, 2024

Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in peace.

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11

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Robinson Funeral Home - Melrose

809 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176

Feb

12

Visitation

9:00 a.m.

Robinson Funeral Home - Melrose

809 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176

Feb

12

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Incarnation Church

429 Upham St., Melrose, MA

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809 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176

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