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Jean Robinson Obituary
Former Norwalk/Wilton Resident
Jean M. Robinson, 75 of Portland, wife of Matthew E. Robinson passed away Saturday September 8, 2012 at Middlesex Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Dominic and Rena (Brignano) Sala.
Born on October 18, 1936 in Hartford, she was raised in West Hartford, moved to Norwalk and lived in Norwalk and Wilton for over 30 years. Jean was a graduate of Central Connecticut State University and received a Masters Degree from Fairfield University. She was a teacher for the Darien School System for 30 years before retiring. She was a member of the Church of St. Mary in Portland, and she enjoyed playing golf and tennis.
Besides her husband, she leaves a sister, Claire Henson of Manchester, brother-in-law, Albert Fournier of East Hartford, nieces and nephews, Linda and Dan Devlin of Manchester, Elaine and James Twomey of North Andover, MA, David and Anne Fournier of South Windsor, Edward and Michelle Fournier of Hebron, Kathy and John Rook of Andover, Kim and Steve Sullivan of Alpharetta, GA, Sharon and Steve Palmer of Norwalk, Laureen Spear of Weston, Gregory Robinson of Las Vegas, NV, Kathy Brown of Tampa, FL, Michael Robinson of Syracuse, NY, Tom Robinson of Clinton, MA, Brian and Kristen Robinson of Syracuse, NY, Mr and Mrs. Kevin Murphy of Manilus, NY, Michael and Eileen Roberts of Virginia and Patricia Robinson of Syracuse, NY. She was predeceased by a sister, Lorraine Fournier and nephews, Tommy and Kevin Henson.
Funeral services will be held Thursday September 13, 2012 at 10AM from Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 231 Main St, Portland with a Mass at 11AM at the Church of St. Mary 51 Freestone Ave Portland. Burial will be in Swedish Cemetery, Portland. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Connecticut 2075 Silas Deane Highway Suite 100 Rocky Hill, CT. 06067. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.portlandmemorialfh.net
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Memories and Condolences
for Jean Robinson
September 17, 2012
Dear Matt, So sorry to hear about the passing of Jean. We, here on Oakwood Court, remember her fondly as such a good neighbor. Please accept our deepest condolences. Pat & Jerry Pollak
Dennis & Betty Wallin
September 12, 2012
Matt,
So sorry for your loss. When we talked to you last, we felt your sadness. Wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
September 12, 2012
Matt,
Liz and Jack had been keeping us up to date on Jean. So very sorry to hear about her passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Norm and Cindy Hermanson
Kathy Brown
September 12, 2012
Sweet Uncle Matt,
Jean was a wonderful Aunt, and we were all so blessed to have her in our family. My love, and prayers go out to you. Kathy
Mary Flood
September 12, 2012
Matt,
I was sorry to hear of Jean's passing. Remember the good times and she will always be with you.
September 11, 2012
Matt and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. She was a good friend and will be missed.
Jan and John Boardman
Sarasota, Florida
Jane Dowling
September 11, 2012
R.I.P. God bless you and yours ~
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