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Henry Morton Robinson III

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Henry Robinson Obituary

Henry Morton Robinson III age 73 of Chelmsford, MA died on March 16th, 2012 after a long battle with three primary cancers. He was the son of the late Dr. Charles Anthony Robinson and Pauline Hopkins Robinson of Milton, and is survived by two brothers: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Charles Anthony Robinson, Jr. and his wife, Mary of Poinsiana, FLA; Paul Edward Robinson and his wife, Lee of Dorchester; and by a sister, Carol Robinson Spangenberg and her husband, Robert of Newton. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews .Mr. Robinson taught for 17 years in the Arlington school system and was recently retired after 25 years from the Museum of Science where he operated their science kit and educational teacher sabbatical programs. He will be missed by many and loved by all. Henry was a 1956 graduate of Milton Academy and of Boston University with a degree in biology. According to his wishes he was cremated and his ashes will be scattered. A memorial service will be held in his honor at Milton Academy in the near future. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his honor to The Dana Farber Cancer Institute or to The Museum of Science, Henry Robinson Fund to support Classroom Teachers. Notification of his memorial service will be forth-coming. Please contact [email protected] for details.

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Published by The Arlington Advocate from Mar. 29 to Apr. 5, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Henry Robinson

26 Entries

Connie Higgins

March 23, 2024

He was a great friend and Mel and I loved him.
Connie Higgins

Lauren Reiner Jastremski

March 23, 2024

Henry was truly a special person.

May his memory be a blessing

Hugh Wright

February 15, 2024

I was a student of Mr. Robinson in 6th grade. He was a great influence on me in a very difficult time of my life. So sorry to read of his passing.

chris viegaard

March 23, 2021

So here it is nine years later. And I think of you so very often Henry. Knowing you and working with you permanently altered my approach to Life. No thought or idea too "out there" or crazy or impossible.
Well, almost no thought. haha. What Great Luck to know you. You instilled and encouraged confidence in all who had the good fortune to learn how to learn from you. Always remember the bell jar of unfinished lunches in your office growing mold, the meeting when Frank Gardner demonstrated the explosive capabilities of Helium, hahaha, and all of the Road Warrior practical jokes you so patiently tolerated. haha.
That was it....CURIOSITY !!!!! Start there ! The real first step of the Scientific Process. And FUN ! Not only acceptable, but a desirable and respectable way to learn... and TEACH !!!!! The best job I ever had. The best boss I ever had. Some of the happiest years of my life. Chris Viegaard, Road Warrior, Gloucester

Phyllis Starr

March 23, 2019

Still remember how wonderful and inspiring Henry was when I had a week sabbatical with him in the museum of science. I think it was the late 1990s. Wonderful warm amazing man!

Frank Gardner

April 27, 2012

After many years since I left the Museum of Science Henry still stands out in my mind as an exemplary educator and a fine man. He will be missed by the many who's lives he touched.
Frank Gardner, Cirencester UK

Phyllis Starr

April 6, 2012

I met Henry through through the teacher workshops at the museum when I was my last few years as a framingham fourth grade teacher. Henry opened up the world to us....with his love, happiness and knowledge. He would laugh each time he introduced me to another one of his wonderful creative colleagues at the museum because I would always ask"what
made you decide to come and work here?" It got to a point where I did say it so frequently that he would automatically turn to
me every time he introduced me to another colleague at the museum. I have thought of you often, Henry, and am so sad to
hear of your passing. I, too, collect sand, and think of you....will continue to do so in your memory.

Carmen Lara R

April 6, 2012

He was a kind remarkable person always willing to help and teach others.
He will be missed. Thanks for having the honor to meet you Henry.

Steve Lechner

April 5, 2012

Sitting down at my computer tonight, I had the sudden urge to look up my old friend Henry and tell him about my new Cabinet of Curiosities. It is with a heavy heart that I discovered about his passing. While I know there are many people who had closer relationships with Henry than I, he is one of the people that I consider a true mentor and friend in my life. He was a real inspiration for how I have moved on in my life professionally, and there is a little bit of Henry living on in every kit I create, and every program I present.

Truly, a giant has fallen.

Mel and Connie Higgins

April 4, 2012

Henry was a gifted instinctive teacher. Walking through the Province Lands with him or viewing the world in a glass always yielded fresh facts and opinions of value. He knew his world and shared it warmly. Thanks, friend.

April 3, 2012

Oh Henry, what a wonderful pleasure it was to have known you. I enjoyed every moment we spent together..Thank you for that and the joy you gave to all who were lucky enough to cross your path in this world...Dian Vujovich

April 2, 2012

After reading the beautiful words of Henry's friends, I can't help but think how modest he would have been had he read all of those kind words. As a Road Warrior, I got to witness, and join to a lesser degree, Henry on his mission to improve the educational experience of every teacher and student in the world. I respected and admired his Aristotle-like approach to learning. Wasn't it wonderful to learn hands-on with Henry as your guide ? And the encouragement he gave me ! And the confidence he had in me ! Always positive, and always with humor.
I told him many times, that he was the best boss I ever had. I echo Zabeth's remark, that I always loved going to work at MoS. He changed me for the better. Thank you Henry. Love. Chris

April 1, 2012

kind soul, easy and funny spirit, smart, witty...I am grateful to have cross paths and that my children got to spend time with you! You will me missed but know that you have left your mark behind!

Bunny Watson

April 1, 2012

Henry, I will miss your laugh and your smile that always made your eyes twinkle and look like a little boy. I will always remember your humor, your teddy bear, and your love of having turtles in the "cement pond". Godspeed to you. Your memory will live on in the hundreds of people you touched during your life.

susan dillon

April 1, 2012

REST IN PEACE MR ROBINSON THANK YOU FOR MAKING 6th GRADE SO FUN!!

Tim Lyons

April 1, 2012

Charles,Paul and Carole,It is with great saddness that I have learned of Henry's passing.He was a grest friend when we were young as were all of you.May his soul rest in Peace and may god bless and keep all of you.

Zabeth Billingham

April 1, 2012

Henry, you were one of the most wonderful people I have ever met. You supported and nourished the creativity of all around you and gave us space to grow and learn and be human. I loved coming to work when I worked for you at the Museum of Science.

Thank you for everything! I miss you deeply, but know that if there is a heaven, you are showing the cherubim new tricks with coat hangers and batteries.

Zabeth Billingham, Road Warrior and DVM

Faith Ofgant

April 1, 2012

I will always remember his kindness and the many happy memories.

Maria Cabrera

March 31, 2012

Enrique, I will miss your smile and great stories. Yet these memories will always bring a smile to me. Descanse en paz mi amigo!

Roxanne Lashley

March 30, 2012

Henry, I will miss the hugs, the humor and our little chats. I enjoyed working with you at the MoS especially for Educators night which was a very successful event for teachers. RIP my friend.Henry, you made a difference in my life and for that I am grateful.

Linda and Tom Apple Champoux

March 30, 2012

We will always remember Henry for his kindness, wealth of knowledge, and wonderful sense of humor. The Museum of Science was so lucky to have him for 25 wonderful years!

Jessica Swanson Carcerano-Wheeler

March 30, 2012

Henry thank you for always sharing your wealth of knowledge in science and education, and for being one of the most positive, upbeat people I have ever worked with. You will be deeply missed.

Laura Wheeland

March 30, 2012

Your leaving is so sad to me...I teasure the little Plaque "Black Sheep Unite that you bestowed on me. As much as I love the Museum it was never as bright a place after you left...my sympathies to all your family...Laura...Boston, MA

David Ennis

March 30, 2012

Dear Henry,

You were a friend and mentor for me from the age of eleven and held a key role in my life during my impressionable years. You were always there with your thoughtful and whitty help including everything from taking me under your wing at the inception of Science Kits in 1984 all the way through the the tough professional and family decisions throughout much my life. Your more recent nickname for me 'Old Man' always makes me smile when I think of it. To this day, I still collect sand on your behalf when I go strange end exotic places.

The good world is spinning a little off-kilter as your passing sends it out of balance.

Goodby my dear friend.
-David

Beth Deneen

March 29, 2012

Henry was a great teacher to me as a student in the Arlington public schools and as a teacher at the Museum of Science.

Lauren Reiner Jastremski

March 29, 2012

To Henry's family and friends,

I am devastated by the news of his passing. He was my colleague in Arlington, and I had the pleasure of attending many events that he planned at the Museum of Science.

Henry was a devoted educator and one of the kindest individuals that I have ever met. He will be greatly missed by all who had the honor to know him. May he rest in peace.

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