WESTFIELD – Garland D. “Robby” Robinson, 78, a fifty year Westfield resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2014 at Noble Hospital. He was born in Parcoal, West Virginia on April 25, 1935, a son of the late Alba P. and Willa M. (Staly) Robinson.He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 until 1957, receiving the Army of Occupation of Germany Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of American Legion Post 0462 and loved fishing, playing cards, horseshoes, the Red Sox, New England Patriots, UCONN girls basketball, and most of all spending time with his grandchildren. He was previously employed as a supervisor at Connleaf.
He is survived by his fiancé and beloved companion of forty four years, Mary Ann Champagne of Westfield; his son, James Robinson of CT, and daughter, Lisa Robinson of Westfield. He will be sadly missed by six grandchildren, Tess, Justine, Lisa, Peter, Nicolette, Gerrott, five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Noble Hospital ICU for their care and compassion for Robby.
Relatives and friends are requested to gather on Wednesday, March 12 for 2:00 p.m. committal services at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 1390 Main Street, Agawam. There are no calling hours. The Legacy Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.legacy-funeralhome.com for more information.
