IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Donald G.
Robinson
August 27, 1931 – November 23, 2014
Obituary
Waterbury- Mr. Donald G. Robinson, Sr, 83, died on Sunday, November 23, at Vitas Innovative Hospice Care at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mary Daurine (McSherry) Robinson.
Mr. Robinson was born August 27, 1931 in Waterbury, son of the late George and Marie (Shea) Robinson. Raised in Waterbury he was a graduate of Sacred Heart Grammar School and Sacred Heart High School class of 1949. He had served honorably in the United States Army in the Korean War. He retired from SNET after 42 years. For the last 20 years he has worked at Planters Choice in Watertown.
He was a life member of the Mattatuck Drum Band and rarely missed a turnout. He was also a former member of the Brass City Toastmasters for many years. His greatest joy was spending time with his family at their cottage on Lake Quassapaug.
He is survived by his two sons, Donald G. Robinson, Jr of Waterbury and Charles H. Robinson and his wife Debra of Watertown; his brother, George C. Robinson and his wife Nancy of Middlebury; his companion, Joan Giese of Woodbury; three grandsons, Patrick Robinson, Kyle Robinson and Ryan Robinson and his good friend Bill Pierpont.
Arrangements: Calling hours will be held on Friday, November 28, from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Bergin Funeral Home 290 East Main St. Waterbury. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial with military honors will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Watertown. N
Mr. Robinson was born August 27, 1931 in Waterbury, son of the late George and Marie (Shea) Robinson. Raised in Waterbury he was a graduate of Sacred Heart Grammar School and Sacred Heart High School class of 1949. He had served honorably in the United States Army in the Korean War. He retired from SNET after 42 years. For the last 20 years he has worked at Planters Choice in Watertown.
He was a life member of the Mattatuck Drum Band and rarely missed a turnout. He was also a former member of the Brass City Toastmasters for many years. His greatest joy was spending time with his family at their cottage on Lake Quassapaug.
He is survived by his two sons, Donald G. Robinson, Jr of Waterbury and Charles H. Robinson and his wife Debra of Watertown; his brother, George C. Robinson and his wife Nancy of Middlebury; his companion, Joan Giese of Woodbury; three grandsons, Patrick Robinson, Kyle Robinson and Ryan Robinson and his good friend Bill Pierpont.
Arrangements: Calling hours will be held on Friday, November 28, from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Bergin Funeral Home 290 East Main St. Waterbury. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial with military honors will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Watertown. N
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Services
Service
November
29
Blessed Sacrament Church
Starts at 10:00 am