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Linda Robbins Obituary
Worcester - Linda Sue (Rose) Robbins, 68, died unexpectedly in her sleep at her residence in Worcester on Wednesday, February 24th.
She leaves her husband of 46 years, Arthur K. Robbins; four daughters, Mindy Jill Robbins, Laurie Robbins, wife of Robert Martin, Michelle Robbins and Jamie Robbins and her fiancé, Joe MacCormack; two brothers, David Rose and his wife, Melody of Holden and Billy Rose and his wife, Kristen of Providence; two sisters, Dianne wife of Arturo Cartagenova of Bourne and Lisa Schrekinger of West Palm Beach, Florida; and four grandchildren, Marisa Tonelli, Tristan Coomey, Carter Foisy and Hunter Foisy.
She attended the University of Miami, where she met her husband.
She was born in Worcester and was a daughter of Ralph and Shirley (Aronson) Rose and was a lifelong resident.
Linda co-created the infamous "Robbins Nest" in 1969 with her loving husband Arthur. She without a doubt provided the most loving home for her four beautiful daughters, so much so, that everyone wanted to be a part of it. She was a second mother to her daughters' friends and was never without her own close friends and family, who meant the world to her. She will leave a giant hole in the hearts of all who knew her, with her contagious laugh, her kind hearted nature, and will be missed every single minute of every single hour of every single day.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 11:00 AM ON MONDAY FEBRUARY, 29th IN TEMPLE EMANUEL SINAI, 661 SALISBURY STREET, WORCESTER UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF MILES FUNERAL HOME OF HOLDEN. Burial will be in B'Nai Brith Cemetery.
Immediately following the interment service memorial observance will be held until 4:00pm at the Salisbury Green Clubhouse and will continue from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at her residence, 3501 Knightsbridge Close in Worcester.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hourglass Foundation, c/o Tom DeFeudis, 15 Moreland Green Drive, Worcester, MA 01609.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Mari Cartagenova & Joseph Zahavi.
Laurie Robbins
July 24, 2018
Mom,
Can't sleep, thinking , of you, of us and your laugh the last time I saw you at the movie theater
Really missing you right now
Always and forever
#2 daughter
Laurie Robbins
August 27, 2017
Mommie, it's been one year and a half since you've been gone. I haven't even really taken in your beautiful stone Meesh and Emily created for you because I left the day of your service to go to the emergency room, of course. I just cannot go see you or the stone because now it is real. Before I felt when there was a sign with your name, etc; it was a just a paper sign meaning maybe you would come back, now it's a rock. A heavy rock meaning you are far gone and that rock has left a gaping whole further into my heart. I miss you more than words. You would be so proud of your family. Marisa and Tristan are heading to Highschool. Crazy beautiful
#2
I love you
"Those were the days my friend, I hope it never ends"
Laurie #2 daughter
August 27, 2017
Mari
February 2, 2017
My dearest Auntie Linda
I think of you every day and can't believe you are gone. I know you are around your family sending love and comfort but I wish you were still here. Send a sign to your lovely daughters please. We all miss you.
Love, Mari
daughter #5
Tristan Coomey
February 1, 2017
I miss you Nana!
jamie maccormack
December 24, 2016
I miss you so much mommy ❤❤❤ I love you more than words. have a amazing holiday in heaven. I know you will be watching down on all of us.
michelle robbins
May 8, 2016
Last week was your birthday, today Mother's Day but thought of EVERYDAY. I love you and miss you so much mom... Until we meet again ❤
linda katz
April 23, 2016
How can I be writing in your legacy book? This is not how we planned our lives......still can't believe are gone even after 2 months...rip dear friend of 67 years.
Joan & Ken
April 1, 2016
We just learned today of Linda's death. How sad to lose a wonderful, warm and loving person. We know her spirit will live on - such a glowing light cannot be extinguished. With deepest sympathies to all her family.
michelle robbins
March 16, 2016
It's been three weeks without you mummy. There is such a hole in my heart and I miss you so much but I think I can feel your strength in me. i just wish you were here... I love you so much
Sheila (Glass) Schiffman
March 16, 2016
To the family of Linda Robbins, In deepest sympathy for your loss. In the darkest hour the soul is replenished and given strength to carry on. May it help in some small way to know how much others care. May Linda R.I.P. and may the precious memories live in the hearts of those who loved her.
Mari
March 13, 2016
we will always love you and NEVER forget you. I love you Auntie Linda.
xoxo
D#5
Laurie Robbins
March 11, 2016
I haven't had the strength to read this. I am at a stand still. I am a robot the past two days. I don't feel like one I am one. I don't feel anything right now. I just miss mom. I'm aching in agonizing pain. It will pass. I love you mom. I haven't said this yet but please rest in peace .
Susan Rosenberg
March 4, 2016
To the Rose -Robbins family...I will alway hold Linda in my heart, and I will always consider you my family.I love you all....forever♡Susan
Melissa Coe
March 4, 2016
Auntie Linda, there is such a hole in so many lives now that you are gone. You always made us feel good, I'll miss you so much. Know that our big Rose family will watch after your girls and arthur for you. I hope you are at peace, I love you auntie
Barbara Cowden
March 4, 2016
Arthur, Mindy, Laurie, Michelle and Jamie: My heart aches for you. I am so sorry for your loss and sorry that I was away and not here for you. Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness and help to ease your pain. If I can help you at this time of sadness, I'm only a phone call away. Love, Barbara
Mindy Robbins
March 3, 2016
I ❤ You Mommy and miss you more than words can even describe
Love Your # 1.D
Sandy Seale
February 29, 2016
Dear Robbins family, I am so sorry to hear of Linda's sudden passing. I will miss her smile and kindness. She was a wonderful person. Her personal trainer, group ex instructor,and friend.
Christina
February 29, 2016
Linda.... you brought joy to my life every time our paths crossed. You were an inspiration to me. I will always carry you in my heart... as will many. I love you xxoo
February 28, 2016
she was one of the nicest people I have ever known. just a sad loss for salisbury green. I cant imagine what you and your family is going though! I cant understand how I just saw her a few days ago :( my heart is broken
Andrea Rasnick Goodnow
February 28, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family.
Donny O'Leary
February 28, 2016
Arthur,David,Billy very sorry for your loss.My prayers are with you.
Sandra Brisco
February 27, 2016
Mindy, Arthur and the entire Robbins and Rose family, we send our deepest condolences for Linda's passing. There are no words to convey the sadness and shock you must be feeling. Keep her alive in your hearts and memories and remember all the good times, the crazy moments and the love that anyone who saw her with you knew she felt for you all. May you find peace in the near future and know that many, many people are thinking of, and praying for you in this trying time.
With deepest sympathy, Sandra (Nichols) Brisco and family
Donny O'Leary
February 27, 2016
Arthur,David,Billy very sorry for your loss.My prayers are with you.
Ilene (Nodelman) Freedman
February 27, 2016
I send love to the Robbins and Rose family and friends who will truly hold her in their hearts forever. I knew Linda from Jr. High and High School years and had just re-met her at our 50th high school reunion. I wish I had known her during the in between years. What
a great loss for all of you. She lives in your thoughts and memories. I believe she is with you still in spirit. I hope that doesn't offend any of you. My heart goes out to all of you.
Mari Cartagenova
February 27, 2016
Dearest Auntie Linda - I can't believe you're gone. You were like my mom - I love you and miss you more than you'll know. I wish I had gotten to say goodbye
Terri Cohen (Feldman)
February 27, 2016
Sending my deepest condolences to the Rose/ Robbins family. We shared many happy times and adventures thoughout Jr. High and High School. May her memory be a blessing and her love of her family sustain you.
vita Rosenbaum-Osterberg
February 27, 2016
I just heard about Linda.I am so very sorry for your loss. We go way back....St. Elmo Road and Midland Street School. She was a great friend. She was so kind when my daughter passed away...She will never be forgotten.
Mike Deneault
February 27, 2016
Laurie and family,
So sincerely sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you
Dalene McClintock
February 27, 2016
Dear Robbins Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be forever grateful for the love and kindness that Linda and your entire family showed my daughter,Tara, during a very difficult time in her life. Linda was a wonderful person. She will be missed.
February 27, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Linda Jane and Myron
February 26, 2016
There are no words to describe how we are feeling for all of you. Linda sue and I go so far back.....friends since before we could walk or talk......lifelong friends. So many memories together...day camp, birthdays, so many vacations just the four of us, the hysterical laughter, our kids, etc. I could go on forever. We talked the night before she passed...how can this be. My life will emptier without Linda Sue...we love you all and our thoughts are with you all during this most difficult time in your lives.
Victoria Grace
February 26, 2016
Families of Linda: I am so sorry for your loss. I remember when I first met Linda - First Grade at Flag Street School. And I will never forget her. My heart is sad thinking she will never 'like' one of my Facebook posts again and my heart is aching for you, her family, at this time of such loss.
Eva Silver
February 26, 2016
My thoughts are with your whole family. I met Linda at Chandler Junior High when I moved to Worcester in 1960. She was a wonderful person and dearly loved her family. Please accept my deepest condolences . Eva Weissman Silver
Warwick, R I
Jessica Bellerose
February 26, 2016
Jamie in so sorry for your loss as well as to your family I loved your mom she was so funny she will never leave your sides I'm so sorry for your loss
Bellerose family
February 26, 2016
Arthur and girls - how shocked I was to hear of Linda's passing and so sudden. I go back a long time with the Rose family - having photographed your wedding and so many of the rest of the family. May her memory be for a blessing.
Sid and Evelyn Plotkin
February 26, 2016
Dear Robbins Family,
I am saddened to hear about your loss. I remember those years on Sussex Lane driving Mindy and Scott to nursery school. May your memories bring you peace.
Barbara Patashnik
February 26, 2016
Live as she did imparting love and humor and
kindness to all who were in need. She will live in your hearts forever and ever. God bless you all!
We are so sorry for your loss!!!!
With love and hugs,
Bob and Jan Kervick
February 26, 2016
May your memory be eternal.
steven feingold
February 26, 2016
Dear Arthur
I was very shocked and sadden to here about Linda. If you need anything I am here for you and your family.
Steve Feingold
February 26, 2016
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
Joann Donaher George
Linda Brouillard
February 26, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go to the entire Rose/Robbins families at this very sad time, most especially to Arthur and children.
February 26, 2016
Dear Robbins and Rose Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss so suddenly. Please know my thoughts are with you especially at this time. Emily Ritz Gerber
Ffaith Rubin
February 26, 2016
My sincere sympathy to the entire Rose and Robbins families for your terrific loss!!!
Liz Spingler
February 26, 2016
Dear Arthur, Mindy, Laurie, Michelle and Jamie - I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. Linda truly was a second Mom to so many and there are countless broken hearts right now. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. May her beautiful spirit bring you comfort and peace and the loving memories provide you with strength.
Renee Goldberg
February 26, 2016
My condolences to your family on Linda's passing. She was a wonderful mom and neighbor. I'm so sorry.
Dan & Danielle (Fortune) Gately
February 26, 2016
Very sorry to hear of your loss
February 26, 2016
Dear Mindy, My thougts are with you and your family. Happy memories will see you through the sorrow. Linda Weisenberg Greite
William O'Coin
February 26, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go to the entire Rose/Robbins families in this time of sadness. May the joys of her life and family comfort you.
Roseann Perreault
February 26, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.
February 26, 2016
My deepest sympathy to your entire family especially her beautiful grandchildren.
MaryAnn Ludy Bradenton,FL
Terri Culberson Ballon
February 26, 2016
My thought are with the Robbins & Rose families. So sad. She was way to young.
V. Dang
February 26, 2016
These past couple of days from the love I have witness, to the pain I have seen through the eyes of her family, friends, and her loving Husband. Especially, from one of my closest, and dearest friends (Michelle Robbins)?
I sometimes feel that only the worlds BESTS poets should have the honor of describing such an amazing woman. My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to the entire Robbins Family during this unexpected loss. May she forever smile, and dance with angles....
RIP "Linda Rose Robbins"
Rebecca Jordan
February 25, 2016
The entire Robbins family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May her memory be eternal.
February 25, 2016
With deepest simpithy
A.B. Conte (Naples ,Fl)
Tara Kervick
February 25, 2016
Momma Linda,
You will always be my other mom and I will never forget how special you were to me. Mother's Day I would always send you a card. You made me a part of your family.But most importantly how much you taught me and about family unconditional love is what guided me through life thank you ! Linda Rose Robbins you are going to be proud of what you taught this family. We love you and will miss you deeply.
Staci Reed
February 25, 2016
My love to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Sraci Reed
Beverly (Shulman) Paris
February 25, 2016
Marty and I are simply devastated by the sudden loss of Linda. She loved and was loved and I thank God she was my friend for over 55 years. She will be missed by many. We will be with the Robbins family on Monday and during your struggles in the days and weeks ahead.
Elana Gordon
February 25, 2016
Dear Michelle,
I am truly sorry for your loss! Your Mom was always very kind to me when we were in Hebrew School. Sending love and light to you and your family!
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