Curran Addis "Spike" Robinson

Curran Addis "Spike" Robinson, 86, passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving children.

Spike was born on November 12, 1939, in Newfane, Vermont to Addis and Harriet Robinson. He grew up in southern Vermont and graduated from St. Michael's High School in Brattleboro. He continued his education at Saint Michael's College in Colchester, where he built the foundation for a life devoted to service, leadership, and community.

Spike began his career as a math teacher at Winooski High School. In 1962, he answered the call to serve his country by joining the United States Air Force, where he became a navigator. He later continued his military service with the Vermont Air National Guard, retiring in 1997 after a distinguished career as Vice Commander and Colonel.

A devout Catholic, Spike's commitment to his faith and parish was evident in his countless roles at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. These roles included doing whatever his parish needed, Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Parish Council Member, Cemetery Commissioner and Buildings & Grounds Committee Member. Spike was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus Rosary Council #4684, serving as a Fourth Degree Knight and Financial Secretary for decades. His faith was central to his life.

Spike was deeply rooted in the Richmond Vermont community and the state as a whole. For 40 years, you couldn't attend a little league game without seeing Spike behind the plate. Every 4th of July, Spike could be seen at Harrington's, organizing the parade as part of the Richmond Parade Committee. He proudly served as a board member and later President of the Vermont Federal Credit Union, as well as a member of the local Rotary Club. Spike even served the community as a Vermont State Representative. Wherever there was work to be done or support to be given, he was your guy.

Nothing was more important to Spike than his family. He married the love of his life, Linda Williams Robinson, on April 16, 1973. They shared a life filled with love, laughter, dancing, and travel. Many commented on what wonderful dancers they were, and Spike was often the life of the party. They raised four children, showing them daily what true love looked like. Spike was an amazing husband and father, so it was no surprise that he took the role of Grandpa or "Pa" seriously and found great joy and pride in his many grandchildren.

Spike deeply enjoyed the outdoors, especially deer hunting at his camp in Stratton, Vermont. He loved to travel, particularly with Linda, and could always be found cheering on his children and grandchildren at games and events. He stayed busy, remained involved in nearly every aspect of his community, and lived a life defined by service, faith, and love.

Spike was predeceased by his parents, his lovely wife, Linda and his eldest son, Vaughn. Spike is survived by his children and grandchildren: Mark and his wife Shelley, and their children Nicholas, Kali, and Curran; Mathew and his wife Molly, and their children Jack, Lila, Elle, and Anna; his daughter Hila; and Vaughn's children, Dylan, Jordan, William, Amanda, Emily, and Heaven, as well as his great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Jo Gregory; Kay Clough; and Judith Bagge and her husband John, and many nieces and nephews.

The family of Spike would like to recognize his many special friends, neighbors and caregivers who brought kindness, care and joy to the last years of his life; you know who you are. A very special thank you to Jill Allen and her boy, Hudson, for loving Spike like family and providing the care that kept him home.

A wake/calling hour will be held February 27 from 5-7pm at Gifford funeral home in Richmond, Vermont. Funeral mass will be held February 28 at 11am at Holy Rosary Parish in Richmond with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Spike's name to Bayada Hospice or the Knights of Columbus Rosary Council #4684.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Gifford Funeral Home.