ROBERTSON, Philip Swing Of Milton and Falmouth, Massachusetts passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the age of 80. He was the loving husband of Anne Newell Robertson for more than 55 years and the proud father of Phil, Jr. (Rachaneekorn), Meg (Sheila), and Nan who pre-deceased him, leaving son-in-law Francis McLean. He was a loving grandfather to Colin McLean, Annie Robertson, Banti and Rutesh Jaswal. Philip is survived by his siblings, Cynthia S. Robertson (Terrace Park, OH), Michael S. Robertson (Milwaukee, WI), and Elizabeth R. Whitters (Boston and Falmouth, MA), as well as his beloved nieces and nephews. The son of Charles Stuart Robertson and Elizabeth Swing Robertson, he was raised in Taunton, graduated from Milton Academy and Harvard University (1960). Phil worked his entire career at Robertson Factories, retiring as Senior Vice President and Treasurer of the company.

Phil took great pleasure in joining with friends and family in competition - sailing with his father and siblings, and later his wife, out of the Falmouth Yacht Club in his earlier years and curling with teams from The Country Club (TCC) in Brookline for more than fifty years. Phil was a member of the U.S. Men's Curling team that competed in Scotland in 1992, and served as doyen of the TCC Brotherhood with the Royal Montreal Curling Club. Phil was a loyal and dedicated participant in many organizations: a long-term member and former President of Rotary Club of Taunton; current President of the Belvidere Plains Neighborhood Association in Falmouth, a past Trustee of Milton Academy, an enthusiastic member of the Harvard Class of 1960 and a member of the "Happy Committee" for many years. He was an accomplished tenor singer and a founding member of the Boston Saengerfest Men's Choir in 1992, which performed throughout New England and overseas. He sang in his final Saengerfest concert in Wellesley on the day he passed away. Phil took much pride in being a "Mr. Fix-it", taking up tasks large and small to care for the family's homes, maintaining the gardens and landscaping. He was deeply committed to his extended family and a loyal friend to many. Family and friends remember how much he loved parties, always being one of the last to leave the dance floor and ending many gatherings with song.

Details for a memorial service will be forthcoming.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to: The 300 Committee Land Trust (157 Locust Street, Falmouth, MA 02540) or ShelterBox ().

Arrangements are in the care of Crapo Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Avenue, TAUNTON, MA. To light a candle or to leave a message or memory please visit

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 15 to Feb. 16, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for PHILIP ROBERTSON

15 Entries

March 5, 2018

Dear Anne,
My sincere sympathy to you and family. Phil was a friend and a true gentleman. He will be missed by all of his Rotary family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

In sympathy,
Carol Sullivan

Carol Sullivan

March 5, 2018

February 28, 2018

Dear Anne:

It has been a long time since we last saw each other. Phil and I shared some time together each COmmencement at Harvard and remembered Milton tales. I was there as Development Director from 1987 unti 1995 when I left for Wellesley College. I just retired from the Development Office there.

I know these are hard times for you and I wish you and your family strength as you face these times. May you find peace in the recollections of a long life together. I send along my warmest wishes to you and your family .

In sympathy,

Bob Phifer

February 26, 2018

Dear Anne and family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy regarding your loss of Phil. He was a good man and friend. I will never forget the good times I shared with you and Phil. You were a great couple.
Stay strong and talk to him daily!

Bill Pring and Jean Orsini

February 25, 2018

Dear Anne and family, Such a sad loss for such an outstanding person, and I know how sorely you will miss Phil. I feel so fortunate to have shared some super times with Anne and Phil recently and my love to all. The Men's Curling team clearly won the gold in honor of Phil this past week!! Lisa

February 22, 2018

Dear Anne and family,

Thinking of you so much. And sending much love and prayers from all the Cheney family.

Peace and grace,

Marilyn, Bryan, Colin Ian and Claire

February 21, 2018

Sad news. A good man with a big personality and heart. Always had a big smile for everyone. Ed Stebbins, Sr

February 20, 2018

I met Phil for the first time at a bonspiel about 20 years ago, shortly after I started curling. Given his outgoing, if somewhat unique personality, we quickly became curling friends. Phil, a multitalented individual with his engaging sense of humor, was always interesting conversationalist. I don't think that I ever parted a conversation with him that I was not shaking my head and laughing. He will be missed by his family, friends all who had the good fortune to meet him. RIP my friend.

Frank Balas

Rich King

February 17, 2018

I used too work at The Country Club and I helped run event's in the Curling building and Mr. Robertson would always be very kind and helpful in all capacities,a true gentleman,. My condolences too he's many loved ones.

Kit Tunney

February 17, 2018

In loving memory of a uniquely special man. May you Rest In Peace, Phil. You will be so very missed.
Kit Tunney

February 17, 2018

Dear Anne, Family and all the Robertsons-

As a former employee of Robertson Factories, I have many fond memories of Phil. My sincere condolences to all of you.

Sincerely,
Karen Gauthier Koss

Olga and Peter Mitchell

February 17, 2018

We have many wonderful memories of times spent with Phil and Anne at their summer home on Swing Lane in Falmouth and at TCC. Phil and Peter were teammates on the 1992 Curling Tour to Scotland and often reminisced about the fun they had. We enjoyed staying with Phil and Anne for Cape Cod Summer Bonspiels and we will miss Phil as a gracious host at many parties. Our deepest condolences go to Anne and her family.

February 16, 2018

Dear Mrs. Robertson and Family, words can not express how sorry we are to hear this news.Sincerely Ethel and Bobby Corenki. (TCC retires)

Bill and Kim Bedford

February 15, 2018

We are so sad hearing this news. Having met Phil and his wonderful family in Falmouth 3 short years ago we extend our deepest condolences to Anne and the entire Robertson family. I will certainly miss chatting with him while he was cutting his lawn or I was walking our dog but most definitely I can guarantee the Falmouth Road Race runners will miss him the most. RIP Phil you will be surely missed.

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