BLANDFORD – Alta Harmony (Robbins) Rhodes, 92, of Blandford, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2014. She was born in Westfield on October 21, 1921 to the late Philip L. Robbins and Sarah Harmony (Healy) Robbins. She grew up in Blandford, attended the Blandford School and graduated from Westfield High School.
Alta graduated from the Franklin County Public Hospital School of Nursing in 1952. She spent her career as a Registered Nurse at Franklin Medical Center. She was loved by those who knew her, especially by the patients she cared for at the hospital. After retirement, she worked as a volunteer at the hospital for over 3500 hours. She lived most of her life in Greenfield. Alta found her greatest enjoyment devoting her life to being the consummate nurse, and helping and caring for others. Her last job in nursing was providing part time care for Dr. Higgins of Turners Falls. She was a member of The Franklin County Public Hospital Alumni Association and the Greenfield Senior Action Group.
She was predeceased by her son, Sherman P. Rhodes of Brattleboro, VT, her former husband, Ralph Rhode; a brother, Wilfred Robbins, and a sister; Sarah L. “Sally” Robbins. She is survived by a brother, Sumner W. Robbins and 4 cousins. Thanks must be given to the staff at Renaissance Manor Westfield for the loving care they provided Alta.
The funeral will be Monday, April 14th at 11:00 a.m. at Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. Calling hours will precede the service at the funeral home from Monday from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Burial in North Blandford Cemetery will take place at a later date. Donations in Alta’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
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