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Robin Reaume Obituary
Wilmington, DE - Robin, age 53, passed away from ovarian cancer at the Christiana Hospital with family by her side.
She was born in Wilmington and graduated from Thomas McKean High School. She studied in the arts, worked as a charge back adjuster at the Bank of New York, a teacher's aide at John G. Leach School, Jack's Country store, Midas, Wawa, the Maids, and AC Moore.
She took pride in raising her daughters, all while battling Guillain-Barre (twice paralyzed), Sarcoidosis, Scleroderma, Renault's, Arthritis and Ovarian Cancer. ROBIN DID NOT let these rare and deadly diseases DEFINE her. She was a testament to LIVING and not giving up. She loved family gatherings, "Stitch & Bitch," camping, "Church of Little Progress," playing cards/games, and movies. She was extremely talented in the arts, loved sharing her knowledge of holistic remedies, singing, dancing, and traveling across the U.S. and Italy. She participated in the 5K Ovarian Cancer walk for the last 6 years.
She is predeceased by her parents, Donald J. Forbes Sr. and Sylvia Clark Forbes; Her grandmother, Mildred Forbes; and grandparents, Annie and E. A. Worrell Clark, Sr. Robin was extremely proud of her Forbes Scottish and Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape heritages.
She is survived by her daughters, Rachel Ritter (Daniel) and Jesse Reaume; son, Phillip Reaume III; ex-husband, Phillip Reaume Jr.; sister, Donna Forbes Valiante (Joseph); brother, Donald (Joe) Forbes, Jr. (Jennifer); uncles; aunts; Chance, Kaiju, Binx, Emma; and the many people, strangers, or patients she met and chatted with and left a deep impression on during her life. She followed in her mother's footsteps by acting as a foster mother to them. To her many friends she left behind with memories, she wanted to thank and acknowledge: Tracy, Charlie, Merry, Lisa, and Helen for their friendship.
Memorial services will be at Immanuel Church, 2414 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, 19806 on Saturday at 11am, where friends may call after 9:30 am. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, Robin would like donations to be made in her honor to Cancer Research Institute of New York, 29 Broadway, New York, NY 10006. Online condolences may be made at www.mealeyfuneralhomes.com.
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Barbara Walls
October 13, 2018
I will always remember your bright spirit and smile. you always made me laugh. You were and always will be one of the bravest, strongest people I have had the pleasure to know. God bless you my friend. I am sure everyone at Dr. A's office will remember you fondly.
Paula Cummings
October 13, 2018
Ralph and I will always remember fondly the times we had hanging out with " the room ". We had some great laughs. Robin, you were one of the strongest people I have ever known and you never let your illness stop you from doing anything. May we all take a page from your book. You will be greatly missed :) Our deepest sympathies to Robins family, you all are in our prayers.
Lori Bellflowers family
October 13, 2018
Robin's girls, Donna's family & Joey. Condolences for your loss at this sad time. Lots of good memories of her through out her life. May she Rest In Peace.
Joy Mears-DeLucia
October 12, 2018
You were one of the strongest people I've ever known Robin, you will be greatly missed. Highlanders forever
Heather
October 12, 2018
Momma Bear,
i love you dearly, and i kn ow youre in a better place. I'm sorry I am being selfish but we weren't ready for you to go. I pinky promise to help make sure Rae stays strong and gets through this the best we can. You will forever hold a special place in my heart. Thank you for all you've ever done, you are appreciated.
Fly High Beautiful!
xoxo
Heather And Belle
Back in Action Family
October 12, 2018
Our thoughts go out to Robins family at this very hard time in there lives. Robin was such a wonderful person and always had people smiling whenever she was around. We will miss her around the office greatly.
Love, The Back in Action Family!
CAROL Reeder
October 11, 2018
RIP Robin...
Diane Giovannozzi
October 11, 2018
Robin we had some good times and when we are reunited we'll have some more...Prayers for your Family
Ruth williams
October 11, 2018
my prayers go out to this entire family. Robin has always been a wonderful , welcoming person to me. Knowing Robin for years I know she loved her daughters dearly n always put on a happy face even when she didn't feel up to it.NEVER FORGOTTEN. RUTH ANN CIRIACO
October 11, 2018
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss at this difficult time. May you find a measure of comfort at Matthew 5:4 in the days ahead.
RK
October 11, 2018
Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences at this time of your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2
Cathy Zimmerman
October 11, 2018
Donna, I'm so sorry to hear of Robin's passing. She certainly fought the fight during her life. RIP Robin, you deserve it.
Jewel
October 11, 2018
As you go through this period of loosing a loved one may you reflect on the many sweet memories shared with your loved one and rely on our loving Heavenly Father for strength and comfort in the days ahead. My condolences to the Reaume family.
Psalm 9:9,10
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