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Francis Robertson Obituary

ROBERTSON Francis J. "Robby" Robertson, 80, passed away August 16, 2005. He attended Niagara University and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He retired from civil service and was a member of the American Legion post #137. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Bernice Robertson; aunt, Agnes Strong of Johnson City, NY; nieces, Margaret Carswell (John), Sharon King (Lenox), and Joyce Salter (Darrold); sister-in-law, Bernadette Jackson; several cousins, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces, and great-great nephews. No funeral services are planned. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the American Lung Association. HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 729 S. Edgewood Avenue. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Aug. 18, 2005.

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Arthur R. Smith USMC (Ret)

August 18, 2005

Go in Peace Marine. SEMPER FI

Barbara Crowder

August 18, 2005

Dear Bernice, I was so sorry when Buddy told me that your dear Robby had died. Bless his heart, he suffered for such a long time! My heart is with you and the family. With love, Barbara

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