Raymond E. Robinson, 81, of Tolland, beloved husband of 59 years to Cynthia (Burt) Robinson passed away peacefully Saturday, July 21, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 6, 1930 in Montpelier, VT the son of the late George Jr. and Bertha (Anderson) Robinson. Besides his wife he is survived by his daughter, Mary Naphen and her husband Jeffrey of Tolland; his son, James Robinson and his wife Marie of North Pomfret,VT; His brother, Lenord Robinson and his wife Gene of Warren, VT; His grandchildren, Elisa Latreille and her husband Ryan, Graham Robinson, Joshua and Seth Naphen, and Garrett Robinson, as well as several nieces and nephews, and a former daughter-in-law, Annette Petrucelli. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a brother, Robert Robinson. Raymond was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was an electrician who worked in the electrical department of UCONN Health Center for 23 years before his retirement. He was a wonderful father and grandfather who always put his family first. He never missed a family gathering; He also was a man of very few words, he felt actions spoke louder then words. His family knew his devotion through all of his actions. He enjoyed the outdoors, chopping wood, and gardening. Raymond was a wonderful man who will be missed by many. A Funeral Service will be held at 12 (Noon) on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Tolland Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Merrow Rd. Tolland, CT 06084. The family will receive friends and relatives for calling hours that will begin at 11am. Burial with military honors will follow directly in South Cemetery, Tolland. The family requests that in lieu of flowers please make your memorial contributions in Raymond’s name to Visiting Nurses and Health Services, 8 Keynote Drive Vernon, CT 06066. For online condolences please visit our website www.pietrasfuneralhome.com

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