1924
Sherwood
2015
Sherwood Robinson
December 21, 1924 — March 25, 2015
Bill Robinson, 90, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at the VA Hospital in White River Junction, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. He remained active until recently, making his "rounds" with his wife to Kinney Drugs, Price Chopper and the Wayside Restaurant.
Bill was born in St. Johnsbury on December 21, 1924, the son of William and Elizabeth (Hubbard) Robinson. He served proudly in the Army during WWII, after graduation from St. Johnsbury Trade School in 1942. He lived in Danville and married Lorraine McGinnis of East St. Johnsbury on October 29, 1950.
Bill worked at Millar Supply in St. Johnsbury until he started work for Warner-Turner Supply selling wholesale plumbing and heating products in 1956, when they moved to Graniteville. The family has lived on Crest Street ever since. He was a longtime member of American Legion Post #10 in Barre and served as an elder at the Presbyterian Church in Graniteville. Bill loved spending time with his family, including the McGinnis side. The family has wonderful memories of camping vacations, as they traveled throughout the country.
He is survived by his wife Lorraine (McGinnis) Robinson of Graniteville; and three sons: Mahlon and his wife Leslie of Northville, New York; Norman and his wife Martha Hicks-Robinson of Nashville, Tennessee; and Dana and his wife Lori of Graniteville. Bill has six granddaughters: Mahlon's daughters Shawna and Francesca; Norm's daughters Caitlin and Bridget; and Dana's daughters Brittany and Mkayla; and five great-grandchildren: Carson, Brynn, Isaac, Olivia, and Alyza. He was predeceased by brothers, Kenneth and Hubbard of St. Johnsbury, an infant son and grandson, Christopher.
Spring graveside services will be held in East St. Johnsbury on Monday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the Grove Cemetery on US Route 2, just east of East St. Johnsbury village. The Rev. Ann Hockridge will officiate.
Memorial contributions can be directed to the March of Dimes, Vermont Chapter, 57 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05676.
Bill was born in St. Johnsbury on December 21, 1924, the son of William and Elizabeth (Hubbard) Robinson. He served proudly in the Army during WWII, after graduation from St. Johnsbury Trade School in 1942. He lived in Danville and married Lorraine McGinnis of East St. Johnsbury on October 29, 1950.
Bill worked at Millar Supply in St. Johnsbury until he started work for Warner-Turner Supply selling wholesale plumbing and heating products in 1956, when they moved to Graniteville. The family has lived on Crest Street ever since. He was a longtime member of American Legion Post #10 in Barre and served as an elder at the Presbyterian Church in Graniteville. Bill loved spending time with his family, including the McGinnis side. The family has wonderful memories of camping vacations, as they traveled throughout the country.
He is survived by his wife Lorraine (McGinnis) Robinson of Graniteville; and three sons: Mahlon and his wife Leslie of Northville, New York; Norman and his wife Martha Hicks-Robinson of Nashville, Tennessee; and Dana and his wife Lori of Graniteville. Bill has six granddaughters: Mahlon's daughters Shawna and Francesca; Norm's daughters Caitlin and Bridget; and Dana's daughters Brittany and Mkayla; and five great-grandchildren: Carson, Brynn, Isaac, Olivia, and Alyza. He was predeceased by brothers, Kenneth and Hubbard of St. Johnsbury, an infant son and grandson, Christopher.
Spring graveside services will be held in East St. Johnsbury on Monday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the Grove Cemetery on US Route 2, just east of East St. Johnsbury village. The Rev. Ann Hockridge will officiate.
Memorial contributions can be directed to the March of Dimes, Vermont Chapter, 57 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05676.
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